Rear Torsion Beam Axle Repair Procedures

Removal

[Disc Type]

1. 1
   Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. 2
   Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
3. 3
   Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

   Tightening Torque: 107.9 ~ 128 N·m

   

   Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

4. 4
   Remove the brake caliper from the torsion beam axle. (Refer to Brake System – Rear Disc Brake)
5. 5
   Remove the rear hub assembly. (Refer to Driveline and Axle – Rear Axle Assembly)
6. 6
   Loosen the bolt and nut and remove the rear shock absorber (A) from the torsion beam axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 ~ 118 N·m

   

7. 7
   Remove the coil spring.

   

8. 8
   Remove the torsion beam axle cover.

   

   

9. 9
   Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket (A) and parking brake cable bracket (B).

   Tightening torque: 8.8 ~ 13.7 N·m

   

10. 10
    Remove the fixed clip, then lift the wheel arch.

    

11. 11
    Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the torsion beam axle.

    Tightening torque: 156.9 ~ 176 N·m N·m (16.0 ~ 18.0 kgf·m, 115.7 ~ 130.2 ft-lbf)

    [RH]

    

    [LH]

    

12. 12
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.
13. 13
    Check the front alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Front Wheel Alignment")