Special Tool(s)
205-857
Remover, Halfshaft
Removal
CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Discard the nut.

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5. CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.

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8. CAUTIONS:
Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.
Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.
Special Tool(s): 205-857

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10. NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Installation
1. NOTE: This step is only required if previously removed.

2. CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.

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4. CAUTION: Only tighten the nuts and bolts finger tight at this stage.

5. CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.

6. CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
Support weight of vehicle on a jack at the rear hub.
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8. CAUTION: Note the fitted position of the special washer.

9. Torque: 175 Nm

10. Torque: 175 Nm

11. Torque: 270 Nm

12. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
13. Check and if necessary, adjust the rear wheel alignment
Trailing Arm
Removal
NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1. WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
3. CAUTION: Make sure the bushing(s) or isolator(s), are not strained or left unsupported during this procedure.

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Installation
1. CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.

2. CAUTION: Only tighten the nut and bolt finger-tight at this stage.

3. Torque: 110 Nm

4. CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension. Support weight of vehicle on a jack at the rear hub.
5. Torque: 270 Nm

6. Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
7. Check and if necessary, adjust the rear wheel alignment
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Wheel Knuckle
Rear Shock Absorber Vehicles Without: Dynamic
Suspension
Electric
Park Brake Control Module (EPBCM)
Unlocking the vehicle