Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove wheel nuts, rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 - 127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel nuts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - " REAR DISC BRAKE ")
Remove the split pin (A) and hub nut (B).

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Remove the rear lower arm cover (A).

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Remove the wheel speed sensor.
Tightening torque:

6.9 - 10.8 N.m (0.7 - 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 - 7.9 lb.ft)

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Loosen the stabilizer link nut and then separate the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Up the transmission jack under the lower arm in order to remove the stabilizer link in no-load condition.
Loosen the rear lower arm bolt & nut and then separate the rear lower arm from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

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Loosen the nut & bolt and then separate the trailing arm from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

117.7 - 132.4 N.m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf.m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb.ft)

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Loosen the bolt (A) and then separate the rear assist arm from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

117.7 - 132.4 N.m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf.m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb.ft)

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Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear upper arm rear from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

117.7 - 132.4 N.m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf.m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb.ft)

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Loosen the rear upper arm rear bolt & nut (A) and then separate the rear upper arm rear.
Tightening torque:

117.7 - 132.4 N.m (12.0 - 13.5 kgf.m, 86.8 - 97.6 lb.ft)

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Separate the rear drive shaft from the knuckle.

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NOTE:
- Use plastic hammer to avoid damaging on axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
- Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
Loosen the bolts and then remove the rear hub assembly.
Tightening torque:

88.3 - 107.9 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the rear alignment.
(Refer to Suspension System - " ALIGNMENT ")