1. Rear Axle
2. Upper Spring Insulator
3. Hollow Bumper
4. Hollow Bumper Bolt
5. Coil Spring
6. Lower Spring Insulator
7. Shock Absorber
8. Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut
9. Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt
10. Rear Axle Support Bolt
11. Wheel Bearing Spindle
12. Hub
13. Caulking Nut
14. Spindle Cap
15. Brake Drum Screw
16. Brake Drum

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Notice : Remove only one shock at a time when both shocks are being replaced. Suspending the rear axle at full length can result in damage to brake lines and hoses. For ease of removal of the rear left shock absorber, remove the rear muffler. Refer to Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
Tools Required


DW330-010-01 Rear coil spring Compressor (LH)
DW330-010-02 Rear coil spring Compressor (RH)
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. When lifting the vehicle with a body hoist, it will be necessary to support the rear axle with adjustable jack stands.
2. Compress the spring with the rear coil spring compressor DW330-010-01(LH), and DW330-010-02 (RH).



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3. Remove the rear shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
4. Remove the rear shock absorber upper mounting nut and washer.
5. Remove the rear shock absorber from the vehicle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt	80 N•m (59 lb-ft)
Tightening Torque	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut	70 N•m (52 lb-ft)

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Tools Required


DW330-010-01 Rear coil spring Compressor (LH)
DW330-010-02 Rear coil spring Compressor (RH)
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Use a frame contact hoist if possible and support the rear control arms with jack stands. If it becomes necessary to lift the vehicle with a twin-post hoist, lift the body and support the control arms with jack stands.
2. Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to "Rear Shock Absorber" in this section.
3. Remove the hollow bumper bolt.



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Important : Record the position of the coil spring locator relative to the coil spring-to-rear coil spring compressor DW330-010-01(LH), and DW330-010-02(RH). For ease of installation of the coil spring.
4. Compress the coil spring with the rear coil spring compressor DW330-010-01(LH), and DW330-010-02(RH).
5. Remove the coil spring.
6. Record the position of the coil spring locator.
7. Remove the hollow bumper, the upper spring insulator, and the lower spring insulator.
Notice : For ease of removal of the rear left shock absorber, remove the rear muffler. Refer to Section 1G, Engine Exhaust.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

Hollow Bumper Bolt

22 N•m (16 lb-ft)

• Prior to installing the spring, it will be necessary to install the upper insulator and the lower insulator to the body with adhesive to keep them in position while raising the axle assembly and the spring.

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the backing plate. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Drum Brakes.
4. On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking sys-tem(ABS), remove the ABS speed sensor and disconnect the ABS sensor line. Refer to Section 4F, Antilock Brake System.



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5. Remove the parking brake cable bracket nuts and disconnect the parking brake. Refer to Section 4G, Parking Brake.
6. Disconnect the brake pipes from the brake hoses at the rear axle brackets by removing the retaining clip. Cap or tape the brake hose openings to prevent entry of foreign matter. Unclip the brake hose from the rear axle brackets. Refer to Section 4A, Hydraulic Brakes.



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7. Place support jacks under the arms of the rear axle and raise the rear axle arms slightly.
8. Remove the coil springs and insulators. Refer to "Coil Spring and Insulator" in this section.
9. Remove the rear shock absorbers. Refer to "Rear Shock Absorber" in this section.



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10. Remove the rear axle support bolts and nuts from the underbody.



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Caution : Two technicians and jack stands must hold the rear axle during removal of the rear axle support bolts and nuts. Failure to support the rear axle properly can result in personal injury.
11. Lower the support jacks and remove the rear axle.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

Rear Axle Support Bolts and Nuts

110 N•m (81 lb-ft)

• Tighten the underbody-to-rear axle support bolts and nuts, when adjust the distance between the wheel arch and the wheel center to be 367±15mm.
• Bleed the brake system and check for leaks. Refer to Section 4A, Hydraulic Brakes.
• Adjust the rear wheel brakes. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Drum Brakes.

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1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to Section 4E, Rear Drum Brakes.
4. Remove the dust cap and straighten the indent in the caulking nut with a drift and hammer.
5. Remove the caulking nut.



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6. Remove the hub and bearing assembly.
Installation Notice

Tightening Torque

Caulking Nut

235 N•m (173 lb-ft)

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Tools Required


KM-266-A Remover
J-21474-18 Nut
J-21474-19 Puller Bolt/ Trust Washer
J-29376-A Control Arm Bushing Housing
J-29376-6A Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer
J-29376-7 Control Arm Bushing Plate
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear axle and secure it to a workbench. Refer to "Rear Axle Assembly" in this section.
Notice : To facilitate removal of damping bushings, warm the rear axle in the area of the bushings to approximately 50 to 75?C(122 to 158?F) using an industrial hot air dryer.
3. Place the control arm bushing housing J-29376-A on the rear axle. Slide the puller bolt/thrust washer J-21474-19 through the control arm bushing remover/installer J-29376-6A, the rear control arm bushing, the control arm bushing plate J-29376-7 and into the nut J-21474-18.
4. Partially remove the rear axle bushing by turning the nut J-21474-18 and counterholding the puller bolt J-21474-19.



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5. Remove the rear axle busing completely by striking the control arm bushing remover/installer J-29376-6A with the remover KM-266-A.

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1. Place the control arm bushing housing J-29376-A on the rear axle. Slide the puller bolt J-21474-19 through the trust washer J-21474-19, the control arm bushing, the control arm bushing remover/installer J-29376-6A, and into the nut J-21474-18.
2. Install the rear axle bushing by turning the nut J-21474-18 and counterholding the puller bolt J-21474-19.



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3. Be sure the bushing angle is 40 to 50 degrees to the axis of the rear axle.
4. Install the rear axle. Refer to "Rear Axle Assembly" in this section.
5. Lower the vehicle.

Application		Unit	Description
Suspension Type		-	Compound Link
Shock Absorber	Maximum Length	mm (inch)	493 (19.4)
	Minimum Length	mm (inch)	317 (12.5)
	Strock	mm (inch)	176 (6.9)
Coil Spring Height (No Load)		mm (inch)	328 (12.9)

Application	N•m	Lb-Ft	Lb-In
Hollow Bumper Bolt	22	16	-
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mounting Nut	70	52	-
Rear Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt	80	59	-
Rear Axle Support Bolt and Nut	110	81	-
Caulking Nut	235	173	-

	DW330-010-01 (LH) DW330-010-02 (RH) Rear Coil Spring Compressor
	KM-266-A Remover
	J-21474-18 Nut
	J-21474-19 Puller Bolt & Thrust Washer
	3 J-29376-A Rear Control Arm shing Housing 3 J-29376-6A Rear Control Arm Bushing Remover/Installer 3 J-29376-7 Rear Control Arm Bushing Plate