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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.
  2. Remove the wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.

  3. Object Number: 1943438  Size: SH
  4. Remove the disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolts (3 and 4).
  5. Remove the disc brake backing plate (2) from the knuckle (1).

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1943438  Size: SH
  1. Install the disc brake backing plate (2) to the knuckle (1).
  2. Install the upper disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolt (3).
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).

  4. Install the lower disc brake backing plate to knuckle retaining bolts (4).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).

  6. Install the wheel hub. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
  7. Install the wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.