Rear Axle Carrier - Removal

Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

Tightening torque: 88.2 - 108 N·m

Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

Remove the wheel speed sensor (A) from the steering knuckle.

Tightening torque: 6.8 - 10.8 N·m

Remove the caulked nut (A).

Tightening torque: 240.3~ 270 N·m (24.5 ~ 27.5 kgf·m, 177.2 ~ 198.9 lb-ft)

Remove the parking brake cable. (Refer to Brake System – "Parking Brake Cable")

Remove the rear upper arm (A) after loosening the bolt (B). Tightening torque: 2WD: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft); 4WD: 98.0 ~ 118 N·m [2WD]

[4WD]

Remove the rear strut assembly (C) after loosening the bolt (B) and nut (A). Tightening torque (A, B): 137.2 ~ 157 N·m N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft)

Remove the rear lower arm (B) and spring (C) by loosening the bolt (A) while supporting the rear lower arm (B) with a jack.

Tightening torque: 137.2 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 ft-lbf)

Remove the rear trailing arm (C) and lateral arm (D) by loosening the bolt (A) and nut (B). Tightening torque: [2WD] (A, B): 98.0 ~ 118 N·m [4WD] (A): 44.1 ~ 54 N·m (B): 137.3 ~ 157 N·m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf·m, 101.3 ~ 115.7 lbf·ft) [2WD]

[4WD]

Separate the end (B) of the rear propeller shaft from the rear axle assembly (A).

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Check the wheel alignment. (Refer to Suspension System - "Alignment")