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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B).
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Remove the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Loosen the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm.
Remove the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).
Remove the rear shock absorber (A).
Remove the assist arm (A) and the trailing arm (B) from the rear axle carrier.
Remove the rear assist arm ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).
Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier.
Push the rear axle carrier (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).
Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the driveshaft (D) from the differential case.
Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.
Apply gear oil on the oil seal contacting surface of differential case (B) and the driveshaft (A) splines.
Before installing the driveshaft(A), set the opening side of the circlip facing downward.
After installation, check that the driveshaft (A) cannot be removed by hand.
Install the driveshaft to the rear axle carrier assembly.
Install the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Nut(B) : 58.8~78.5 (6.0~8.0, 43.4~57.9)
Install the assist arm (A) and the trailing arm (B) to the rear axle carrier.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Bolt (C) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Nut (D) : 98.1~117.7 (10~12, 72.3~86.8)
Nut (E) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Bol t(F) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
After checking the distance(453±10mm(17.83±0.39in)) between the wheel housing garnish(A) and the hub assembly(B) as shown in the illustration, tighten the mounting bolts and nuts of rear chassis part with specified torque.
Install the rear shock absorber (A).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Bolt (B) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Nut (C) : 98.1~117.7 (10.0~12.0, 72.3~86.8)
Install the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).
Install the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Tighten the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm with a specified torque.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
Bolt (B) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Nut (C) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)
Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the rear hub assembly.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
196.1~255.0 (20~26, 144.7~188.1)
The washer (B) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle nut (A) and split pin (C).
Install the wheel and tire (A) to the rear hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) :
88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
The boot band should be replaced with a new one.
Remove the DOJ boot bands and pull the DOJ boot from the DOJ outer race.
Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the DOJ boot bands of differential side from the driveshaft.
Remove BJ boot bands of wheel side in the same way of DOJ boot bands removal procedure.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Remove the circlip (B) with a flat-tipped (-) screwdriver (A).
Pull out the driveshaft from the DOJ outer race.
Remove the snap ring (A) and take out the inner race (B), cage (C) and balls (D) as an assembly.
Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
Remove the BJ boot bands and pull out the DOJ boot and BJ boot.
If the boot (A) is to be reused, wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (DOJ side ) to prevent damage to the boots.
Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
Apply the specified grease to the inner race (A) and cage (B). Install the cage (B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
Position the chamfered side (A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft (B), and then the snap ring.
Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ outer race onto the driveshaft.
Apply the specified grease into the DOJ boot and install the boot with a clip.
Tighten the DOJ boot bands.
Add the specified grease to the BJ as much as wiped away at inspection.
Install the boots.
Tighten the BJ boot bands.
To control the air in the DOJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
Distance(A) (mm(in)):
686.8 +22.7 -14.4 (27.04 +0.89 -0.57)
