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TORSION BEAM AXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

BME021428320W01

  Caution

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
  • Be careful when using the jack to avoid damaging the brake pipe and hose.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Bleed the air from the brake system. (See AIR BLEEDING.)

1 | Lateral rod (See Lateral Rod Removal Note) (See Lateral Rod Installation Note)
2 | Brake pipe
3 | Hub cap
4 | Locknut
5 | Brake drum
6 | Wheel hub and ABS sensor rotor
7 | Rear brake component
8 | Hub spindle
9 | Parking brake cable bracket
10 | ABS sensor harness bracket, ABS sensor and bolt
11 | Rear shock absorber
12 | Coil spring component
13 | Torsion beam axle (See Torsion Beam Axle Removal Note)
14 | Trailing arm bushing (See Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Note) (See Trailing Arm Bushing Installation Note)

## Lateral Rod Removal Note

  Note

  • Jacking up the vehicle exerts force on the lateral rod, and makes it difficult to service. Lower the four wheels on the ground when servicing.

## Torsion Beam Axle Removal Note

1. Hold the center of the torsion beam axle using a jack.

2. Jack down the torsion beam axle gradually, and remove the torsion beam axle.

## Trailing Arm Bushing Removal Note

1. In order to set the installation position, mark the torsion beam axle in alignment with the small projection of the trailing arm bushing, as shown in the figure.

2. Press the trailing arm bushing out from the outer side of the trailing arm to the inner side using the SSTs.

## Trailing Arm Bushing Installation Note

1. Set the trailing arm bushing by aligning the small projection with the mark, as shown in the figure.

2. Press the trailing arm bushing in from the inner side of the trailing arm to the outer side using the SSTs.

## Lateral Rod Installation Note

1. Set the direction mark at the left side of the vehicle faceing the backward, and install the lateral rod.