Removing
− (2WD Models) Before removing the parts, remove the rear wheel hub assembly.
− Removal is carried out in the order of numbers indicated in the figure "Removing the trailing arm assembly".
Removing the trailing arm assembly (2WD models). 1 - wheel speed sensor wire (models with ABS), 2 - parking brake cable, 3 - brake pipe, 4 - rear brake/parking brake, 5 - lower arm, 6 - upper arm, 7 - toe adjustment arm, 8 - trailing arm bolt, 9 - trailing arm.
Attention: it is only necessary to pre-tighten the nuts and bolts marked with the symbol and make the final tightening on an unloaded vehicle after lowering it onto the wheels.
Removing the trailing arm assembly (4WD models). 1 - wheel speed sensor (models with ABS), 2 - parking brake cable, 3 - brake pipe, 4 - lower arm, 5 - upper arm, 6 - toe adjustment arm, 7 - trailing arm bolt, 8 - rear wheel hub assembly, 9 - rear brake/parking brake, 10 - retaining ring, 11 - rear wheel hub bearing, 12 - trailing arm.
Attention: it is only necessary to pre-tighten the parts marked with the sign and make the final tightening on an unloaded vehicle after lowering it onto the wheels.
− Pay attention to the following operations when removing parts.
1. (4WD models with disc brakes) Removing the rear brake assembly.
Remove the brake caliper assembly and hang it with wire.
Attention: do not hang the brake caliper by the brake hose.
2. Removing the lower arm mounting bolt.
Jack up the front of the trailing arm and remove the nut.
3. Disconnecting the lower arm from the rear wheel knuckle:
A) Place a piece of wood under the lower arm as shown. Using a jack, compress the rear suspension spring and remove the bolt securing the lower control arm to the rear wheel knuckle.
b) Slowly lower the jack and remove the spring.
4. (4WD Models) Removing the wheel bearing.
A) Using a special bearing puller, press the outer part of the inner bearing race out of the wheel hub.
b) Using the special tools, remove the wheel bearing from the trailing arm.
Examination
1. Check the bushings for wear, damage and deterioration.
2. Check the trailing arm for bending or damage.
Installation
- Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When installing parts, pay attention to the following operations.
1. (4WD Models) Wheel bearing installation.
Using the special tools, press the wheel bearing into the trailing arm housing.
2. (4WD Models) Installing the rear wheel hub assembly.
Using the special tools, press in the rear wheel hub.
Attention: if the fit of the inner race of the bearing is incorrect (clip protrudes), press the bearing into the trailing arm before installing the wheel hub.
− After completing the installation of the parts, perform the following operations.
A) (2WD Models) Install the rear wheel hub.
6) Top up the brake fluid and bleed the air from the brake system (see chapter "Brake system"),
V) Check and adjust rear wheel alignment.
G) Checking the stroke of the parking brake lever (see chapter "Brake system").
Replacing the trailing arm bushing
1. Using the special tools, press the bushing out of the trailing arm.
2. Properly orient and position the trailing arm bushing during installation.
A) Position the trailing arm bushing so that the side with the larger protruding portion of the inner tube faces the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
b) Make sure the concave parts of the trailing arm bushing are positioned as shown in the illustration.
3. Using the special tools, press the bushing into the trailing arm.