Removal & Installation: Notes

Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Suspension System - "WHEEL ")
Remove the rear brake caliper.
(Refer to Brake System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor (A).
[2WD]

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[4WD]

Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the caulking nut (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque:

294.2 - 313.8 N.m (30.0 - 32.0 kgf.m, 217.0 - 231.5 lb.ft)

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NOTE:

The driveshaft lock nut must be replaced with new one. When replacing the drive lock hub nut, use only the nut with screw thread (A) on the end.

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Tighten the driveshaft lock hub nut to the specified tightening torque, and caulk by using a chisel and hammer.
If there are two key seats, perform on all two seats.

Caulking depth (A) : 1.5 mm (0.0591 in)

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Remove the parking brake cable.
(Refer to Brake System - "PARKING BRAKE CABLE ")
Loosen the screws and then remove the rear brake disc (A).
Tightening torque:

4.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.5 - 0.6 kgf.m, 3.6 - 4.3 lb.ft, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.in)

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Remove the trailing arm.
1. Loosen the trailing arm bolts (A) from the body.
  Tightening torque:
  
  98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)
2. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor wiring (B) by loosening the bolt (C).
  Tightening torque:
  
  8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)
3. Remove the trailing arm (D) by loosening the nuts (E).
  Tightening torque:
  
  98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)
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Detach the rear upper arm (A) from the rear carrier.
Tightening torque:

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

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Detach the rear assist arm (A) from the rear carrier.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Detach the rear lower arm (A) from the rear carrier.
Tightening torque:

137.3 - 156.9 N.m (14.0 - 16.0 kgf.m, 101.3 - 115.7 lb.ft)

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Using a SST (09517-4E000), disconnect the driveshaft from the axle hub. [4WD only]

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NOTE: Do not pull or twist excessively to remove the axle when the drive shaft is disassembled.
Remove the rear axle assembly (A).

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