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AXLE – REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARINGAH–17
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
(a) Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of
the nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely,
otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be
damaged.
(b) While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub
nut.
4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
LH (See page BR-55)
5. REMOVE REAR DISC (See page BR-57)
6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
(See page BC-198)
7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See
page BC-205)
8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM
ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-42)
9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock
absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.
10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) fro 2WD:
(1) Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and the
bearing from the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet
rotor side so that it is facing downward, and
do not allow the magnet rotor side to
become damaged or contact foreign matter.
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(b) for 4WD:
(1) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle
hub and bearing.
(2) Remove the 4 bolts, and the axle hub and
bearing from the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet
rotor side so that it is facing downward, and
do not allow the magnet rotor side to
become damaged or contact foreign matter.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) for 2WD:
(1) Install the axle hub and bearing to the axle
carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet
rotor side so that it is facing downward, and
do not allow the magnet rotor side to
become damaged or contact foreign matter.
(b) fro 4WD:
(1) Align the shaft splines and drive in the drive
shaft to the axle hub and bearing.
(2) Install the axle hub and bearing assembly to
the axle carrier with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 68 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet
rotor side so that it is facing downward, and
do not allow the magnet rotor side to
become damaged or contact foreign matter.
2. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Install the shock absorber to the axle carrier with
bracket with the 2 bolts.
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1
ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-43)
4. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
(See page BC-201)
5. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See
page BC-206)
6. INSTALL REAR DISC (See page BR-58)
7. INSTALL REAR BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(See page BR-61)
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8. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
(a) Install a new hub nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,203 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the hub nut.
9. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See page SP-37)
11. TIGHTEN FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
LH (See page SP-37)
12. TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM
ASSEMBLY LH (See page SP-43)
13. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect the rear wheel alignment (see page SP-7).
14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
15. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
(a) Check the speed sensor signal (see page BC-44).
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INSTALLATION
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL
SPRING LH
(a) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring
(upper side) with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf)
(b) Install the front shock absorber with coil spring to
the steering knuckle with the 2 bolt and 2 nuts.
Torque: 240 N*m (2,447 kgf*cm, 177 ft.*lbf)
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the bolts.
2. CONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
(See page SP-31)
3. CONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH (See page
BC-193)
4. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Lower the vehicle.
(b) Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize
the suspension.
6. INSPECT AND ADJUST FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the front wheel alignment (see
page SP-3).
DISPOSAL
1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Fully extend the shock absorber piston rod, and
clamp it in a vise at an angle.
(b) Using a drill or similar tool, gradually make a hole in
area A to discharge the gas inside of the absorber.
CAUTION:
As metal debris may be blown outward by the
gas, you must
• Wear protective glasses.
• Cover the area being cut.
NOTICE:
The gas is colorless and harmless.
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DISASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH
(a) Remove the plate from the shock absorber.
2. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the dust cover from the
suspension support.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER NUT
(a) Install 2 nuts and 2 bolts to the bracket at the lower
portion of the shock absorber and secure it with a
vise.
(b) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
HINT:
To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind
vinyl tape on the coil spring.
NOTICE:
• When holding the shock absorber with the
coil spring removed, do not hold it by the
spring lower seat. Also, do not knock the
spring lower seat.
• Do not use an impact wrench which will
damage SST.
(c) Using SST to hold the suspension support, remove
the nut.
SST 09729-22031
4. REMOVE COLLAR
(a) Remove the collar from the suspension support.
5. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the suspension support from the shock
absorber.
6. REMOVE STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH
(a) Remove the mounting bearing from the suspension
support.
NOTICE:
• When removing the bearing, the suspension
support may become stuck. Use a
screwdriver or equivalent to remove the
bearing.
• Make sure not to use excessive force when
removing the bearing as it may come apart.
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7. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER
LH
(a) Remove the insulator upper from the shock
absorber.
8. REMOVE FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
(a) Remove the spring bumper from the shock
absorber.
9. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Remove the coil spring from the shock absorber.
(b) Remove SST from the coil spring.
10. REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER
LH
(a) Remove the insulator lower from the shock
absorber.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
LH
(a) Compress and extend the shock absorber rod 4
times or more. Check that there is no abnormal
resistance or unusual sound during the operation.
If there is any abnormality, replace the shock
absorber assembly with a new one.
NOTICE:
When disposing of the shock absorber, see
DISPOSAL (see page SP-19).
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SP–18SUSPENSION – FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for Sport Package)
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REASSEMBLY
HINT:
• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER
LH
(a) Install the insulator lower to the shock absorber.
2. INSTALL FRONT SPRING BUMPER LH
(a) Install the spring bumper to the shock absorber.
3. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING LH
(a) Using SST, compress the coil spring.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021,
09727-00031)
HINT:
To prevent the coil spring from being damaged, wind
vinyl tape around the coil spring.
NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench which will damage
SST.
(b) Install the coil spring to the shock absorber.
HINT:
Fit the lower end of the coil spring to the gap of the
lower spring seat.
4. INSTALL FRONT COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER
LH
(a) Install the insulator upper to the shock absorber.
5. INSTALL STRUT MOUNTING BEARING LH
(a) Install the mounting bearing to the insulator upper.
6. INSTALL COLLAR
(a) Install the collar to the suspension support side.
7. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT SUB-
ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the suspension support to the shock
absorber.
8. REMOVE FRONT SUPPORT TO FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER NUT
(a) Using SST to hold the spring upper seat, install a
new nut.
SST 09729-22031
(b) Remove SST.
SST 09727-30021 (09727-00021, 09727-00031)
NOTICE:
When removing SST, make sure that the
suspension support is not in an inclined
position, as the bearing may come apart.
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9. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT DUST
COVER LH
(a) Install the dust cover to the shock absorber.
10. INSTALL FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT PLATE LH
(a) Install the support plate to the shock absorber with
coil spring.