INSTALLATION
Removal / installation
| 1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
Align the matchmarks.
Install the rear drive shaft assembly with the 4 nuts and washers.

- Torque:
- 56 N*m{ 571 kgf*cm , 41 ft.*lbf }
| 2. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber.

- Torque:
- 180 N*m{ 1,840 kgf*cm , 133 ft.*lbf }
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
- Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.
- Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and tighten the bolt.
| 3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 |
Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 with the bolt and nut.

- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.
| 4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 |
Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.1 with the bolt and nut.

- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.
| 5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY |
Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.
Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

- HINT:
- Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.
| 6. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY |
Install the hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

- Torque:
- 75 N*m{ 765 kgf*cm , 55 ft.*lbf }
| 7. INSTALL REAR DISC |
Aligning the matchmarks, install the rear disc.

- HINT:
- When replacing the rear disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has the minimum runout.
| 8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY |
Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

- Torque:
- 78 N*m{ 795 kgf*cm , 58 ft.*lbf }
| 9. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR |
Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

- Torque:
- 8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
- Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
- Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sensor.
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
| 10. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT |
Using a socket wrench (30mm), install a new rear axle shaft nut.
- Torque:
- 294 N*m{ 3,000 kgf*cm , 217 ft.*lbf }
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

| 11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION |
Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is horizontally positioned.

| 12. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 |
Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 with the bolt and nut.

- Torque:
- 112 N*m{ 1,140 kgf*cm , 83 ft.*lbf }
- HINT:
- While holding the nut, turn the bolt.
| 13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 |
Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.1 with the bolt and nut.

- Torque:
- 112 N*m{ 1,140 kgf*cm , 83 ft.*lbf }
- HINT:
- While holding the nut, turn the bolt.
| 14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY |
Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear axle carrier side) with the bolt and nut.

- Torque:
- 80 N*m{ 816 kgf*cm , 59 ft.*lbf }
- HINT:
- While holding the nut, turn the bolt.
Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (vehicle side) with the bolt and nut.

- Torque:
- 80 N*m{ 816 kgf*cm , 59 ft.*lbf }
- HINT:
- While holding the nut, turn the bolt.
| 15. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3 |
Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the nut.

- Torque:
- 6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }
| 16. INSTALL REAR WHEEL |
- Torque:
- 103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }
| 17. ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
| 18. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL |
