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2.Install the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self - locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
160 ~ 180 (16 ~ 18, 115.7 ~ 130.2)
3.Install the brake caliper mounting bolts (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
50 ~ 60 (5.0 ~ 6.0, 36.2 ~ 43.4)
4.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
REMOVAL
1.Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
4.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
5.Remove the trailing arm (A) mounting nuts (B) from the knuckle.
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5.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) and the parking brake wire's bracket bolt (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
7 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)
6.Install the wheel speed sensor wire's bracket bolt (A) from the body and the connector.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
7 ~ 11 (0.7 ~ 1.1, 5.1 ~ 8.0)
7.Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf.m, lb - ft) :
90 ~ 110 (9 ~ 11, 65.1 ~ 79.5)
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Probable cause Remedy
Excessive play in
steering Loose yoke plug
Retighten
Loose steering gear mounting bolts Retighten
Loose or worn tie rod end Retighten or replace as necessary
Steering wheel
operation is not
smooth (Insufficient
power assist) V- belt slippage
Readjust
Damaged V- belt Replace
Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Twisted or damaged hoses Correct the routing or replace
Insufficient oil pump pressure Repair or replace the oil pump
Sticky flow control valve Replace
Excessive internal oil pump leakage Replace the damaged parts
Excessive oil leaks from rack and pinion in
gear box Replace the damaged parts
Distorted or damaged gear box or valve body
seals Replace
Steering wheel does
not return properly Excessive turning resistance of tierod end
Replace
Yoke plug excessively tight Adjust
Tie rod and/or ball joint cannot turn smoothly Replace
Loose mounting of gear box mounting bracket
Worn steering shaft joint and/or Retighten
Worn steering shaft joint and/or body
grommet Correct or replace
Distorted rack Replace
Damaged pinion bearing Replace
Twisted or damaged hoses Reposition or replace
Damaged oil pressure control valve Replace
Damaged oil pump input shaft bearing Replace
Noise Hissing Noise in Steering Gear
There is some noise with all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing
sound when the steering wheel is turned and the car is not moving. This noise will be most
evident when turning the wheel while the brakes are being applied. There is no relationship
between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the valve unless the "hissing"
noise becomes extreme. A replaced valve will also make a slight noise, and is not always a
solution for the condition.
Rattling or chucking
noise in the rack and
pinion Interference with hoses from vehicle body
Reposition
Loose gear box bracket Retighten
Loose tie rod end and/or ball joint Retighten
Worn tie rod and/or ball joint Replace
Noise in the oil pump Low fluid level Replenish
Air in the fluid Bleed air
Loose pump mounting bolts Retighten
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
SPECIAL TOOL
Tool(Number and Name) Illustration Use
09581 - 11000
Piston expander
Spreading the front disc brake piston
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2007 > 2.7L V6 GASOLINE >
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Symptom Suspect Area Reference
Lower pedal or
spongy pedal a.
Brake system (Fluid leaks)
b. Brake system (Air in)
c. Piston seals (Worn or damaged)
d. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
e. Master cylinder (Inoperative) repair
air·bleed replaceadjust
replace
Brake drag a.Brake pedal freeplay (Minimum)
b. Parking brake lever travel (Out of adjustment)
c. Parking brake wire (Sticking)
d. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
e. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
f. Piston (Stuck)
g. Piston (Frozen)
h. Anchor or Return spring (Inoperative)
i. Booster system (Vacuum leaks)
j. Master cylinder (Inoperative) adjust
adjust
repair
adjust
replace
replace
replace
replace repair
replace
Brake pull a.Piston (Sticking)
b. Pad or lining (Oily)
c. Piston (Frozen)
d. Disc (Scored)
e. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted) replace
replace
replace
replace
replace
Hard pedal but brake
inefficient a.
Brake system (Fluid leaks)
b. Brake system (Air in)
c. Pad or lining (Worn)
d. Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
e. Rear brake shoe clearance(Out of adjustment)
f. Pad or lining (Oily)
g. Pad or lining (Glazed)
h. Disc (Scored)
i. Booster system (Vacuum leaks) repair
air·bleed replace
replaceadjust
adjust
replace
replace repair
Noise from brake a.Pad or lining (Cracked or distorted)
b. Installation bolt (Loosen)
c. Disc (Scored)
d. Sliding pin (Worn)
e. Pad or lining (Dirty)
f. Pad or lining (Glazed)
g. Anchor or Return spring (Faulty)
h. Brake pad shim (Damage)
i. Shoe hold- down spring (Damage) replace
adjust
replace
replace clean
replace
replace
replace
replace
Brake fades a.master cylinder replace
Brake vibration,
pulsation a.
brake booster
b. pedal free play
c. master cylinder
d. caliper replace
adjust
replace
replace
replace
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e.master cylinder cap seal
f. damaged brake lines replace
replace
Brake Chatter Brake chatter is usually caused by loose or worn components, or
glazed or burnt linings. Rotors with hard spots can also contribute to
brake chatter. Additional causes of chatter are out - of- tolerance rotors,
brake lining not securely attached to the shoes, loose wheel bearings
and contaminated brake lining.