Drive Shaft and Axle

Repair Procedures

9steps
~54min
3/5difficulty
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
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REPLACEMENT

  1. Slightly loosen the wheel nuts. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is properly supported.
  2. Remove the tire and rear wheel from the rear hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9 - 128 N·m

  3. Remove the clip (A).
  4. Remove the spring (A), then the trailing arm support bolt (B).

    Distance (A+D): 3 mm (0.12 in.) max.

  5. Disconnect the parking brake cable.
  6. Remove the caliper mounting bolts, then hang the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire.

    Tightening torque: 63.7 ~ 74 N·m

  7. Loosen the set screws, then remove the brake disc.

    Tightening torque: 4.9 - 5.8 N·m

  8. Loosen the hub mounting bolt, then remove the hub. Torsion-rigid axle.

    Tightening torque: 49.0 ~ 59 N·m

  9. To install, perform the removal procedure in reverse order.

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