TORSION BEAM AXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Detach the rear brake hose from the torsion beam axle.

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	ABS wheel-speed sensor (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Parking brake cable (See REAR PARKING BRAKE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3	Brake drum (See REAR BRAKE (DRUM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Wheel hub component
5	Pin
6	Brake drum component
7	Bolt (lower end of shock absorber) (See REAR SHOCK ABSORBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8	Rear coil spring component (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9	Torsion beam axle component (See Torsion Beam Axle Component Removal Note.)
10	Bushing (See Bushing Removal Note.) (See Bushing Installation Note.)

Torsion Beam Axle Component Removal Note

Warning

•  Verify that the torsion beam axle component is securely supported by a jack. If the torsion beam axle component falls off, it could cause serious injury or death, and damage to the vehicle.

1.  Lower the jack slowly and remove the torsion beam axle component.

Bushing Removal Note

1.  Remove the bushing using the SSTs.

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2.  Verify that there is no dirt in the torsion beam axle where the bushing is press-fit. Clean the area if there is any dirt.

Bushing Installation Note

Note

•  Press-fit the bushing perpendicular to the surface of the torsion beam axle.

1.  Set the bushing to the torsion beam axle with the notch pointing toward the vehicle's top.

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2.  Press-fit the bushing using the SSTs.

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