Rear Axle Beam Assembly Overview
Rear Axle Beam Assembly Overview
Note:
^Do not weld or straighten axle beam.
^Always replace self-locking nuts.
1-Wheel bolt
^ 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
2-Screw
3-Brake disc
4-Dust cap
^ Always replace
Note:
A perfect seal is only achieved using a new dust cap. Only then is optimum function and long service life guaranteed.
5-Self-locking 12-point nut
^ 175 Nm (129 ft lb)
^ Always replace
6-Wheel hub with wheel bearings
Note:
^ Wheel bearing/hub are installed to gather in housing.
^ Wheel bearing/hub unit is maintenance and adjustment free. Adjusting and servicing are not possible!
7-Bolt
^ 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
^ Always replace
8-Splash plate
9-Bracket, parking brake cable
10-Parking brake cable
11-Self-locking nut
^ 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
^ Always replace
12-Bolt
^ 75 Nm (55 ft lb)
^ Always replace
^ If weld nut threads in long member are damaged, repair with Heli-coil,
Note:
Use this repair method on one weld nut only each side!
13-Bolt
^ 80 Nm (59 ft lb)
^ Always replace
14-Bearing bracket
^ Check and if necessary adjust rear axle toe after installation
^ If possible, do not loosen when removing rear axle
15-Parking brake cable clip
16-Bonded rubber bushing
^ Removing and installing refer to Control Arm; Control Arm Bushing
17-Hydraulic rubber bonded bushing
18-Axis beam
^ Stub axle contact Surfaces and threaded holes are to be free of paint and dirt
19-ABS wheel speed sensor
20-Socket head bait
^ 8 Nm (70 inch lb)
21-Spacer bushing
^ Material: Zinc
^ Check for damage
22-Coil spring
Determine part number from parts catalog
23-Spring seat
24-Bolt
^ 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
^ Always replace
25-Bolt
^ 75 Nm (55 ft lb)
^ Always replace
26-Shock absorber
^ Functional check refer to Shock Absorber.
27-Nut
^ Axle beam must be centered when tightening nut
^ Load vehicle with one person when tightening.
28-Stub axle
^ Do not attempt to straighten
^ Do not re-cut threads
29-Stone protection plate
30-Bolt
^ 65 N-m (48 ft lb)
^ Always replace
31-Brake Caliper
^ Servicing refer to Brakes and Traction Control.