Rear Axle/Hub: Installation
- Install spindle to strut assembly and tighten two bolts and nuts.
Tightening torque: 69-86 lb.ft (93-116 N.m, 9.5-11.9 kg.m)
- Install two lateral links to spindle with bolt and then tighten nut.
Tightening torque: 69-86 lb.ft (93-116 N.m, 9.5-11.9 kg.m)
- Install trailing link to spindle and tighten trailing link bolt.
Tightening torque: 32-45 lb.ft (43-61 N.m, 4.4-6.2 kg.m)
- Tighten four rear brake assembly (drum or disc) bolts.
Tightening torque: 33-49 lb.ft (45-67 N.m, 4.6-6.8 kg.m)
- Tighten brake line with SST(0K130 430 019).
Tightening torque: 9-13 lb.ft (13-18 N.m, 1.3-1.8 kg.m)
- Install hub and bearing assembly.
- Put brake drum (or disc) into rear brake assembly and tighten two screws.
Tightening torque: 7-11 lb.ft (9.8-15 N.m, 1.0-1.5 kg.m)
- Install a new hub locknut and stake it, as shown.
Tightening torque: 54-205 lb.ft (210-279 N.m, 21.4-28.5 kg.m)
- Install hubcap, wheel and tire.
- Install and tighten four wheel nuts.
Tightening torque: 65-87 lb.ft (88-118 N.m, 9.0-12.0 kg.m)
- Bleed brake system.
- Lower vehicle.
- After assembly, check rear wheel alignment.