REAR AXLE BEAM > INSTALLATION

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1. Align the matchmarks on a new bush and the axle beam and provisionally install the bush onto the rear axle beam, as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Install the new bush in the same orientation as the old one was prior to removal, because they are directional.

2. Using SST, install the bush onto the rear axle beam.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04030, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60020   (09951-00650)
   09726-40010  
   09570-22011  
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage the rubber portion when installing the bush.

1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lift.
   

2. Install the rear axle beam assembly onto the vehicle and provisionally tighten the 2 bolts.
   

1. Install the coil spring insulator lower onto the rear axle beam.
   

2. Install the coil spring insulator upper so that its gap fits onto the end of coil spring.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1

   Fit

3. Install the coil spring onto the rear axle beam.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	Paint Mark

   NOTICE:

   The paint mark of the coil spring should be towards the underside and rear side of the vehicle.

1. Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.
   

2. Jack up the axle beam slowly, and provisionally install the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt and nut onto the axle beam.
   

3. Install the suspension support and cushion retainer.
   

4. While holding the piston rod, install a new nut (lower nut) to the specified standard.
   

   Standard:

   15 to 18 mm (0.591 to 0.709 in.)
   

5. Install a new nut (upper nut) onto the lower nut.
   

6. Hold the lower nut and tighten the upper nut against it.
   

   Torque:

   25 N*m{ 250 kgf*cm , 18 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the rear floor panel brace LH with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 307 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum looseness:

   0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
   

   HINT:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      

1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
   

   Maximum runout:

   0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)
   

   HINT:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the rear axle hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a dial indicator, check for looseness near the center of the axle hub.
   

   Maximum looseness:

   0.05 mm (0.00197 in.)
   

   HINT:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. If the looseness exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      

1. Using a dial indicator, check for runout on the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
   

   Maximum runout:

   0.07 mm (0.00276 in.)
   

   HINT:

   1. Ensure that the dial indicator is set perpendicular to the measurement surface.
      
   2. If the runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      

1. Install the rear disc brake cylinder mounting to the axle beam with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   57 N*m{ 585 kgf*cm , 42 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the 2 rear disc brake pads to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.
   

   NOTICE:

   There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the rear disc.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. To compensate for pad wear when reusing the pad, use SST to push and turn the piston (LH side: counterclockwise, RH side: clockwise) to the position where the protrusion on the pad lines up properly with the piston groove.
   

   SST

   09960-10010   (09963-00400)
   

   NOTICE:

   Place the disc between the 2 brake pads and determine the piston return value.

2. Hold the rear disc brake pad guide pin, and install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the rear disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   34 N*m{ 350 kgf*cm , 25 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm , 53 in.*lbf }

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the brake tube onto the axle beam with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the flexible hose to the axle beam with a new clip.
   

3. Using a union nut wrench, install the brake tube onto the flexible hose.
   

   Torque:

   15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the brake tube onto the axle beam with the nut.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the 2 flexible hoses to the axle beam with 2 new clips.
   

3. Using a union nut wrench, install the brake tube onto the flexible hose.
   

   Torque:

   15 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

1. Install the skid control sensor wire onto the axle beam with the bolt and the nut.
   

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm , 75 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the skid control sensor wire connector.
   

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
   

   Minimum Length:

   Item	Length
   Rear	38.5 mm (1.594 in.)

   HINT:

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

2. Using a hammer and a wooden block, tap in the gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not reuse the gasket.
      
   3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc
      
   4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
      
   5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      
   6. After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
   

   Minimum Length:

   Item	Length
   Rear	38.5 mm (1.594 in.)

   HINT:

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.

2. Fully push a new exhaust pipe gasket onto the front exhaust pipe assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not reuse the gasket.
      
   3. Do not damage the gasket by dropping it, etc
      
   4. Do not damage the outer surface of the gasket.
      
   5. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      
   6. After the installation, check that the gaps between the flanges of the front exhaust pipe assembly and tail exhaust pipe assembly are consistent front-to-rear and left-to-right
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the front exhaust assembly with the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
   

   Minimum length:

   41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
   

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
   

2. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   3. Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   4. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression spring.
   

   Minimum length:

   41.5 mm (1.634 in.)
   

   If the length is not as specified, replace the compression spring.
   

2. Using a plastic hammer and a wooden block, tap in a new gasket until its surface is flush with the exhaust manifold.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Install the exhaust pipe gasket in the correct direction.
      
   2. Do not damage the outer surface of the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   3. Do not reuse the exhaust pipe gasket.
      
   4. Do not push in the gasket with the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
      

3. Hang the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports.
   

4. Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 compression springs and 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   43 N*m{ 438 kgf*cm , 32 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the No. 8 air hose to the tail exhaust pipe.
   

1. Connect the No. 7 air hose to the tail exhaust pipe.
   

1. Using a union nut wrench (14 mm), install the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor.
   

   Torque:

   30 N*m{ 306 kgf*cm , 22 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).

2. Engage the harness clamp.
   

3. Engage the harness clamp and connect the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor connector.
   

1. Install the engine under cover assembly with the 4 bolts and the 4 clips.
   

   Torque:

   5.0 N*m{ 51 kgf*cm , 44 in.*lbf }

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1,050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Lower the vehicle from the jack.
   

2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.
   

1. Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
   

   Text in Illustration 

   *1	RH Side
   *2	LH Side

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 67 ft.*lbf }

1. Fully tighten the shock absorber (lower side) with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm , 36 ft.*lbf }

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for bleed brake line (Click here).