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Replacement

1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub .

Tightening torque:
88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. | Loosen the mount screw and then brake disc (A).

Tightening torque:
4.9 ~ 6.8 N.m (0.5 ~ 0.7 kgf.m, 3.6 ~ 5.0 lb-ft)

4. | Loosen the rear upper arm and then remove the rear upper arm (A).

Tightening torque:
137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

5. | Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts , and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 98.0 N.m (8.0 ~ 10.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 72.3 lb-ft)

6. | Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector (A).

Tightening torque:
6.8 ~ 10.7 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 2.8 ~ 7.9 lb-ft)

7. | Disconnect the parking cable mouning clip (A), remove the parking cable (B).

8. | Loosen the trailing arm mounting bolt, and then remove the trailing arm (A).

Tightening torque:
44.1 ~ 53.9 N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.7 lb-ft)

9. | Loosen the assist arm mounting nut and then remove the assist arm (A).

10. | Loosen the lower arm (A) and rear strut (B) mounting bolts and remove the knuckle assembly (C).

Tightening torque:
Lower arm : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2~115.7 lb-ft)
Strut : 137.2 ~ 156.9 N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0 kgf.m, 101.2 ~ 115.7 lb-ft)

11. | Loosen the hub bearing mounting, and then remove the hub bearing from knuckle (A).

Tightening torque:
78.4 ~ 88.2 N.m (8.0 ~ 9.0 kgf.m, 57.8 ~ 65.0 lb-ft)

12. | Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. | Check the alignment. (Refer to SSgroup 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')

Inspection

1. | Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear.

2. | Check the brake disc for scoring and damage.

3. | Check the rear axle carrier for cracks.

4. | Check the bearing for cracks or damage.