REAR AXLE BEAM > INSTALLATION

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1. Align the arrow mark on a new rear axle carrier bushing LH with the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly and temporarily install the rear axle carrier bushing LH to the rear axle beam assembly. (If the rear axle beam assembly is reused.)
   

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   *1

   Matchmark

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear axle carrier bushing in the same direction as it was before removal.

   The rear axle carrier bushing has to be installed in a specific direction.

2. Temporarily install the new rear axle carrier bushing LH as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1	Mark
   *2	Upper Side of the Vehicle
   *3	Front of the Vehicle

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear axle carrier bushing in the same direction as it was before removal.

   The rear axle carrier bushing has to be installed in a specific direction.

3. Using SST, install the rear axle carrier bushing LH to the rear axle beam assembly.
   

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   *1	Turn
   *2	Hold

   SST

   09710-30012   (09710-04101)
   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60010   (09951-00620)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not damage the rubber portion when installing the rear axle carrier bushing.
      
   2. Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly with a jack using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools and temporarily install the rear axle beam assembly to the body with the 2 bolts (B).
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1	Jack	*3	Attachment
   *2	Wooden Block	-	-

   NOTICE:

   Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

2. Temporarily tighten the rear axle beam assembly to the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH with the 2 bolts (A) and 2 nuts.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

   HINT:

   Insert the bolts with the threaded end facing the outside of the vehicle.

1. Install the rear upper coil spring insulator LH to the rear coil spring LH.
   

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   *1	10 mm or less

   NOTICE:

   Install the rear upper coil spring insulator so that the dimension between the stopper and the upper end of the rear coil spring is 10 mm (0.394 in.) or less.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1

   Jack

   *2

   Wooden Block

2. Remove the 2 bolts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

3. Slowly lower the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.
   

4. Set the rear coil spring LH to the rear axle beam assembly.
   

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   *1	Identification Mark
   *2	30° or less

   NOTICE:

   Set the rear coil spring so that the identification marks are positioned as shown in the illustration.

5. Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks and temporarily install the rear axle beam assembly and rear coil spring LH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1

   Jack

   *2

   Wooden Block

   NOTICE:

   Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

   HINT:

   Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the outside of the vehicle.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }

1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover to the rear axle beam assembly with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear No. 4 brake tube to the rear axle beam assembly with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the rear No. 4 brake tube.

1. for LH Side
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   *1

   LH Side

   *2

   RH Side

   
   

   1. Install the rear brake tube flexible hose with the bolt.
      

      Torque:

      19 N*m{ 194 kgf*cm , 14 ft.*lbf }

2. for RH Side
   
   

   1. Install the rear brake tube flexible hose with a new clip.
      

      NOTICE:

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

3. Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the rear brake tube flexible hose.
   

   Torque:

   15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not bend or damage the brake line.
      
   2. Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.
      
   3. Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).
      

1. Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
   

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   *1

   Matchmark

   NOTICE:

   When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with rear flexible hose LH with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   57 N*m{ 585 kgf*cm , 42 ft.*lbf }

2. Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear axle beam assembly with a new clip.
   

   NOTICE:

   Install the clip as far as it will go.

3. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake line to the rear flexible hose LH while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.
   

   Torque:

   15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Do not bend or damage the brake line.
      
   2. Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.
      
   3. Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

1. Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
   *2	Clip

   HINT:

   Be sure to engage the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly clip onto the rear disc brake cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

2. Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear speed sensor wire to the rear axle beam assembly with the nut and 2 clamps.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Connect the rear speed sensor wire connector to the rear speed sensor.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear suspension brace sub-assembly with the 4 bolts and clip.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   54 N*m{ 551 kgf*cm , 40 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the rear floor side member cover LH with the nut and 2 bolts.
   

1. Engage the clip to temporarily install the rear floor side member cover RH.
   

2. Install the rear floor side member cover RH with the 3 bolts.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the clamp.
   

3. Engage the 2 guides and claw to connect the hood lock control cable.
   

4. Engage the 6 claws and clip.
   

5. Install the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly with the screw <C>.
   

1. Engage the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the cowl side trim board LH with the clip.
   

1. Engage the 10 claws to install the front door scuff plate LH.
   

1. Connect each connector.
   

2. Engage the guide and 2 claws.
   

3. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the screw <D>.
   

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

1. Engage the 2 guides to install the rear No. 3 floor board.
   

1. Install the rear deck floor box.
   

1. Engage the 3 guides <A>.
   

2. Engage the 2 guides <B> and install the rear No. 2 floor board as shown in the illustration.
   

1. Remove the center cowl top ventilator cover.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Slide the hood to cowl top seal and disengage the claw.
      

   2. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 guides, and remove the center cowl top ventilator cover.
      

2. Bleed brake line.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
      

   2. Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.
      

      Brake fluid:

      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
      

   3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).
      

   4. Turn the intelligent tester on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Air Bleeding.
      

   5. Select the "Usual air bleeding" on the intelligent tester display, and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the intelligent tester.
      

   6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.
      

      Torque:

      front bleeder plug:

      8.3 N*m{ 85 kgf*cm , 73 in.*lbf }

      rear bleeder plug:

      11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf }

   7. Clear the DTCs (Click here).
      

   8. Turn the intelligent tester off and turn the power switch off.
      

3. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.
   

4. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.
   

5. Install the center cowl top ventilator cover.
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Engage the 2 claws and 3 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator cover.
      

   2. Slide the hood to cowl top seal to engage the claw.
      

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle.
   

2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
   

1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

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   *1	LH Side
   *2	RH Side

   Torque:

   135 N*m{ 1377 kgf*cm , 100 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   The final torque must be applied under the standard vehicle height conditions.

2. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

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   *1	LH Side
   *2	RH Side

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Since the stopper nut are used, turn the bolts.
      
   2. The final torque must be applied under the standard vehicle height conditions.
      

1. Install the rear wheel house liner LH with the clip.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

NOTICE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH is replaced (Click here).