Rear Axle Bracket Replacement

Rear Axle Bracket Replacement

Special Tools

EN 45059 - Torque Angle Sensor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Rear Suspension.

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.
2. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear axle.




3. Remove the insulator (1) for the exhaust pipe.




4. Remove the rear suspension trailing arm nut (1) and the bolt (2). Discard the bolt. DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.




5. Remove and discard the rear axle bracket bolts (1). DO NOT reuse, replace with NEW only.
6. Remove the rear axle bracket (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Position the rear axle bracket (1) on the chassis and hand tighten the NEW bolts (2).





Note: The rear suspension trailing arm nut can be reused. Hand tighten the nut.

2. Install the NEW rear suspension trailing arm bolt (2) and the nut (1).
3. Adjust the thrust angle on an alignment rack. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications Wheel Alignment Specifications.





Caution: This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note: The rear axle bracket mounting bolts must be tightened at trim height.

4. Using the EN 45059 - sensor and a torque wrench, tighten the rear axle bolts (1) to:

* First Pass: 90 Nm (66 lb ft).
* Final Pass: plus 45 degrees.






Note: The rear suspension trailing arm nut must be tightened at trim height.

5. Using the EN 45059 - sensor and a torque wrench, tighten the trailing arm nuts (2) to:

* First Pass: 70 Nm (52 lb ft).
* Final Pass: plus 130 degrees.