Axle Beam: Service and Repair

REAR AXLE BEAM

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for Disc Type)
3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for Disc Type)
4. REMOVE REAR DISC (for Disc Type)

HINT: Use the same manner described above to the other side.

5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Drum Type)

HINT: Use the same manner described above to the other side.





6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ ABS)
(a) Disconnect the skid control sensor connector.
(b) Remove the bolt and clip, disconnect the skid control sensor wire.
(c) Use the same manner described above to the other side.

7. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
(a) Remove the bolt, disconnect parking brake cable No. 3.

8. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 2
(a) Remove the bolt, disconnect parking brake cable No. 2.

9. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR





10. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO. 4 (for Drum Type)
(a) Using SST, disconnect the rear brake tube No. 4 from the flexible hose. Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
SST 09023-00101
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the flexible hose.

11. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO. 3 (for Drum Type)
SST 09023-00101

HINT: Disconnect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.





12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub from the rear axle beam assembly.

13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Remove the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.





14. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Remove the nut and rear shock absorber LH cushion retainer, separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle beam assembly.
(b) Use the same manner described above to the other side.





15. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear axle beam assembly with jack.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear axle beam assembly.

DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH
(a) Make matchmarks on the 2 notches of the bushing and axle beam.
(b) Using a chisel and a hammer, bend the 2 portions of the bushing rib.

HINT: Bend the bushing rib until the claw of SST can be hung.





(c) Using SST, remove the bushing from the axle beam.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00630)

NOTICE: If the rear axle beam assembly has been scratched, apply the paint.

REASSEMBLY
1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH
(a) Align the matchmarks on the rear axle beam assembly with the 2 notches of a new bushing and temporarily install the bushing to the rear axle beam assembly.





(b) Using SST, install the bushing to the axle beam.
SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60010 (09951-00620), 09710-04101

NOTICE:
^ Hang the claw of SST to the bushing deeply and firmly.
^ Do not scratch the rubber portion of the bushing.
^ Do not deform the bushing rib.

INSTALLATION





1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear axle beam assembly with jack.
(b) Install the rear axle beam assembly and 2 bolts, temporarily tighten the 2 nuts.





2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring and rear shock absorber LH cushion retainer, temporarily tighten the nut.
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other side.





3. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the rear axle hub with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 61 Nm (622 kgf/cm, 45 ft. lbs.)

4. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Install the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.





5. CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO. 4 (for Drum Type)
(a) Temporarily tighten the rear brake tube No. 4 and flexible hose.
(b) Connect the rear brake tube No. 4 with the clip to the rear axle beam assembly.





(c) Using SST, fully tighten the rear brake tube No. 4.
SST 09023-00101
Torque: 15.2 Nm (155 kgf/cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

6. CONNECT REAR BRAKE TUBE NO. 3 (for Drum Type)
SST 09023-00101

HINT: Connect the RH side by the same procedures as the LH side.

7. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR
8. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
(a) Connect the parking brake cable No. 3 with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf/cm, 48 in. lbs.)

9. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 2
(a) Connect the parking brake cable No. 2 with the bolt.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf/cm, 48 in. lbs.)





10. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ ABS)
(a) Connect the skid control sensor wire with the bolt and clip.
Torque: 5.0 Nm (51 kgf/cm, 44 in. lbs.)
(b) Connect the skid control sensor connector.
(c) Use the same manner described above to the other side.

11. INSTALL REAR DISC (for Disc Type)

HINT: Use the same manner described above to the other side.

12. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for Disc Type)
13. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for Disc Type)
14. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Drum Type)

HINT: Use the same manner described above to the other side.

15. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Install the rear wheel and jack down the vehicle.
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf/cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.





16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
(a) Fully tighten the bolt.
Torque: 85 Nm (867 kgf/cm, 63 ft. lbs.)
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other side.





17. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
(a) Fully tighten the nut.
Torque: 80 Nm (816 kgf/cm, 59 ft. lbs.)
(b) Using the same manner described above to the other side.

18. BLEED BRAKE LINE
19. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID
20. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ ABS)