Rear Axle Assembly

Components and Component Location

Components

Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1

   Remove the wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.

   Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

   

2. 2

   Remove the rear brake caliper.

   (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake")

3. 3

   Remove the cotter pin (A) from the rear hub and loosen the hub nut (B).

   

4. 4

   Remove the rear lower arm cover (A).

   

5. 5

   Remove the wheel speed sensor.

   Tightening torque: 6.9–10.8 N·m

   

6. 6

   Loosen the stabilizer bar link nut and separate the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 98.1 - 118 N·m

   

7. 7

   Loosen the rear lower arm bolt and nut, then separate the rear lower arm from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 156.9 - 176 N·m

   

8. 8

   Loosen the nut and bolt, then separate the trailing arm from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 117.7–132 N·m

   

9. 9

   Loosen the bolt (A), then separate the rear toe control arm from the rear axle.

   Tightening torque: 117.7–132 N·m

   

10. 10

    Loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the rear part of the rear upper arm from the rear axle.

    Tightening torque: 117.7–132 N·m

    

11. 11

    Loosen the rear bolt and nut (A) of the rear upper arm, then separate the rear part of the arm.

    Tightening torque: 117.7–132 N·m

    

12. 12

    Separate the rear drive shaft from the steering knuckle.

    

13. 13

    Loosen the bolts and remove the rear hub assembly.

    Tightening torque: 88.3–108 N·m

    

14. 14

    Install in the reverse order of removal.

15. 15

    Check the rear alignment.

    (See Suspension System - Alignment)

Inspection

1. 1

   Check the hub for cracks and worn splines.

2. 2

   Check the rear axle beam for cracks.