Repair Procedures: Removal

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)

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

Fig 1: Removing Rear Wheel And Tire From Rear Hub
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Remove the rear caliper assembly.
(Refer to Barke System - "REAR DISC BRAKE ")
Remove the parking brake cable.
(Refer to Brake System - "PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the rear shock absorber upper bolt (A) and nut (B).
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 2: Removing Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt And Nut
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After loosening the nut (A), remove the rear shock absorber (B).
Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Fig 3: Removing Rear Shock Absorber
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After loosening the nut, remove the assist arm (A) from the rear axle.
Tightening torque:

68.6 ~ 83.4N.m (7.0 ~ 8.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

Fig 4: Loosening Assist Arm Nut
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Using a jack, support the rear lower arm (A).

Fig 5: Supporting Rear Lower Arm Using Jack
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Remove the bolt (A) from the rear upper arm (B).
Tightening torque:

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

Fig 6: Removing Bolt From Rear Upper Arm
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Remove the bolt (B) from the lower arm.
Tightening torque:

156.9 ~ 176.5N.m (16.0 ~ 18.0kgf.m, 115.7 ~ 130.2lb-ft)

Fig 7: Removing Bolt From Lower Arm
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Remove the wheel speed bracket bolt (A).
Tightening torque:

6.9 ~ 98.0N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)

Fig 8: Wheel Speed Bracket Bolt
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After loosening the bolt, remove the trailing arm (A) from the body side member.
Tightening torque:

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

Fig 9: Loosening Trailing Arm Bolt
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Remove it along with the rear axle.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the rear alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR ALIGNMENT ")