Removal
1. Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
2. Remove the mounting bolts from the caliper bracket. Hang the caliper bracket so that it does not interfere with your work. See Chapter "Brake system".
Caution: Do not press the brake pedal after removing the brake caliper.
3. Remove the brake disc. See chapter "Brake system".
4. Remove the wheel sensor from the axle housing and steering rod and disconnect the electrical wiring. See chapter "Brake system".
5. Loosen the parking brake cable mounting bolts and separate the cable from the suspension arm. See Chapter "Brake system".
6. Remove the automatic headlight leveling control unit wiring from the control rod (on models with xenon headlights). See chapter "Driver controlled instruments".
7. Remove the main muffler. See chapter "Accelerator, fuel system and exhaust system".
8. Remove the stabilizer bar.
9. Remove the drive shafts (on 4WD models). See above.
10. Remove the driveshaft (on 4WD models). See chapter "Power transmission".
11. Remove the rear final drive (on 4WD models). See chapter "Power transmission".
12. Remove the shock absorber.
13. Compress the spring.
14. Support the rear suspension beam with a suitable jack.
15. Unscrew the rear suspension beam mounting nuts and bolts.
16. Slowly lower the jack and remove the rear suspension beam, control rod and wishbone assembly from the vehicle.
Caution: When removing the suspension assembly, secure it to a jack.
17. Unscrew the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the control rod, transverse arm and suspension beam protection (on 4WD models) from the rear suspension beam.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:
- Perform final tightening of all components removed during the unloaded rear suspension beam removal.
- Check if the wheel sensor wiring is connected correctly. See chapter "Brake system".
Check after removal
Check the rear suspension beam for deformation, cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Post-installation check
1. Adjust the parking brake (stroke length). See chapter "Brake system".
2. Check the rear wheel alignment angles. See above.
3. Perform the neutral position adjustment of the steering angle sensor. See chapter "Brake system".