| Removal |
| 1. | Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. |
| 2. | Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
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| 3. | Remove the rear brake caliper. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Disc Brake") |
| 4. | Loosen the screws and then remove the brake disc.
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| 5. | Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor connector (A).
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| 6. | Loosen the mounting bolts (A) and then remove the hub bearing.
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| 7. | Loosen the bolts and then remova the dust cover.
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| 8. | Loosen the rear upper arm mounting bolt and then remove the rear upper arm (A).
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| 9. | Loosen the trailing arm mounting nuts (A), and then remove the trailing arm.
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| 10. | Loosen the bolt and nut and then remove the lower arm (A), assist arm (B).
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| 11. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
| 12. | Check the wheel Alignment. (Refer to Tires/Wheels - "Alignment") |
| Inspection |
| 1. | Check the hub for cracks and the splines for wear. |
| 2. | Check the brake disc for scoring and damage. |
| 3. | Check the rear axle carrier for cracks. |
| 4. | Check the bearing for cracks or damage. |
| 5. | Replace only the sensor cap when the warning light turns on due to a defective sensor cap of the hub bearing. (Refer to Brake System - "Rear Wheel Speed Sensor") |
Components1. Rear axle2. Dust cover3. Rear hub bearing4. Rear brake disc
Inspection1.Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2.Disconnect the auto defogging connector. 3.Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.
Self Diagnosis1.Self-diagnosis process. • When operating the self-diagnostics, the below fault (self-diagnostics code) will blink at 0.5 seconds interval on the temperature display settings (driver's side only) and the remaining symbols are OFF .