On-
Vehicle Service " .
3. Remove wheel sensor and wheel sensor harness from wheel hub and bearing assembly and rear suspen-
sion beam. Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
4. Remove lock plate and separate brake tube from brake hose. Refer to BR-12, " Rear Brake Tube and Hose " .
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly and back plate. Refer to RAX-5, " On-Vehicle Inspection and Service " .
6. Set jack under rear suspension beam.
7. Remove coil spring (left/right). Refer to RSU-11, " Removal and
Installation " .
8. Remove bolts between body and rear suspension beam bracket. Refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
9. Gradually lower the jack, and then remove rear suspension beam from vehicle.
10. Remove the rear suspension beam bracket bolt and nut, and then remove rear suspension beam bracket
from rear suspension beam. Refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
11. Remove brake tube protector from rear suspension beam.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage, and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to RSU-8, " Component " .
• Refill with new brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-9, " Bleeding Brake System " .
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-7, " Rotation " .
• Check the following after finishing work.
- Parking brake operation (stroke): Refer to PB-5, " On-Vehicle Service " .
- Wheel sensor harness for proper connection: Refer to BRC-32, " Removal and Installation " .
• Perform final tightening of rear suspension beam and rear suspen-
sion beam bracket (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with
tires on level ground. MEIA0030E
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Service Notice or Precaution for EPS System INFOID:0000000004307286
CAUTION:
Check or confirm the following item wh en performing the trouble diagnosis.
• Check any possible causes by interviewing the symptom and it’s condition from the customer if any
malfunction, such as EPS warn ing lamp turns ON, occurs.
• Check if air pressure and size of tires are proper, the specified part is used for the steering wheel,
and control unit is genuine part.
• Check if the connection of steer ing column assembly and steering gear assembly is proper (there is
not looseness of mounting bolts, damage of rods, boots or sealants, and leakage of grease, etc).
• Check if the wheel alignmen t is adjusted properly.
• Check if there is any damage or modification to su spension or body resulting in increased weight or
altered ground clearance.
• Check if installation conditions of each link and suspension are proper.
• Check if the battery voltage is proper
• Check connection conditions of each connector are proper.
• Before connecting or disconnect ing the EPS control unit har-
ness connector, turn ignition switch “OFF” and disconnect
battery ground cable. Because battery voltage is applied to
EPS control unit even if igniti on switch is turned “OFF”.
• When connecting or disconnect ing pin connectors into or
from EPS control unit, take care not to damage pin terminals
(bend or break).
When connecting pin connectors, make sure that there are no
bends or breaks on EPS control unit pin terminal.
• Before replacing EPS control unit, perform EPS control unit input/output signal inspectio n and make sure whether EPS
control unit functions properly or not. Refer to STC-9, " EPS
Control Unit Input/Output Signal Reference Value " . SEF289H
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