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Repair procedures: Replacement

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  1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

    Tightening torque: 

    88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0Kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire.
  2. Loosen the nuts & bolts and then remove the trailing arm (A) with the rear axle.

    Tightening torque 

    Trailing arm: 

    34.3 ~ 53.9 N.m (3.5 ~ 5.5Kgf.m, 25.3 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

    Parking brake cable bracket: 

    6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1Kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0lb-ft)

    [2WD] 

    Fig 1: Identifying Trailing Arm (2WD)
    G06875188Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.

    [4WD] 

    Fig 2: Identifying Trailing Arm (4WD)
    G06875189Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  3. Loosen the parking brake cable bracket bolt (A) & height sensor bracket bolt (B).

    [2WD/4WD] 

    Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Bracket Bolt And Height Sensor Bracket Bolt (2WD And 4WD)
    G06875190Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Loosen the mounting bolt and then remove the trailing arm (A) with the frame.

    Tightening torque: 

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

    Fig 4: Identifying Trailing Arm
    G06875191Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Installation is the reverse of removal.