1. Temporarily tighten the rear axle to the strut.
2. Insert the rear drive shaft into the rear axle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal lip.
3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4. Using new self-locking nuts, temporary attach the rear housing assembly and the rear lateral link assembly.
5. Using new self-locking nuts, temporary attach the rear housing assembly and the trailing link assembly.
6. Using new self-locking nuts, secure the rear housing assembly and the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:
196 N·m (20 kgf-m, 145 ft-lb)
7. Using new self-locking nuts, install the rear stabilizer and rear lateral link.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
8. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
9. Install the disc rotor on the rear housing assembly.
10. Install the disc brake caliper on the back plate.
Tightening torque:
52 N·m (5.3 kgf-m, 38.3 ft-lb)
11. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjuster.
12. While applying the parking brake, tighten the new axle nut using the socket wrench. After tightening, crimp the axle nut.
Tightening torque:
190 N·m (19.4 kgf-m, 140 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
13. Install the rear ABS wheel speed sensor.
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ABS wheel speed sensor |
14. Attach the rear vehicle height sensor bracket to the rear cross member. (HID model, right side only)
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
15. Attach the rear vehicle height sensor bracket to the lateral link. (HID model, right side only)
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
16. Connect the connector to the rear vehicle height sensor. (HID model, right side only)
17. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
18. Make the tires completely touch the ground.
CAUTION:
Always tighten bushings with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.
19. Tighten the rear housing assembly and lateral link assembly installation bolts.
Tightening torque:
140 N·m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb)
20. Tighten the rear housing assembly and trailing link assembly installation bolts.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
21. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery.
22. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
23. Re-initialize the auto headlight beam leveler system. (Model with HID) 
1. Temporarily tighten the rear axle to the strut.
2. Insert the rear drive shaft into the rear axle.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the inner oil seal lip.
3. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
4. Using new self-locking nuts, temporary attach the rear housing assembly and the rear lateral link assembly.
5. Using new self-locking nuts, temporary attach the rear housing assembly and the trailing link assembly.
6. Using new self-locking nuts, secure the rear housing assembly and the strut assembly.
Tightening torque:
196 N·m (20 kgf-m, 145 ft-lb)
7. Using new self-locking nuts, install the rear stabilizer and rear lateral link.
Tightening torque:
44 N·m (4.5 kgf-m, 33 ft-lb)
8. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
9. Clean the brake pipe connection. Using a flare-nut wrench, connect the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder.
10. Connect the parking brake cable to the lever.
11. Install the brake drum on the rear housing assembly.
12. Bleed air from the brake system.
13. Adjust the parking brake lever stroke by turning the adjuster.
14. While applying the parking brake, remove the axle nut using a socket wrench. After tightening, crimp the axle nut.
Tightening torque:
190 N·m (19.4 kgf-m, 140 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten it as this may damage the wheel bearing.
15. Attach the rear ABS wheel speed sensor to the back plate.
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ABS wheel speed sensor |
16. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
17. Make the tires completely touch the ground.
CAUTION:
Always tighten bushings with wheels in full contact with the ground and the vehicle at curb weight.
18. Tighten the rear housing assembly and lateral link assembly installation bolts.
Tightening torque:
140 N·m (14.3 kgf-m, 103 ft-lb)
19. Tighten the rear housing assembly and trailing link assembly installation bolts.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)