ION L4-2.4L (2007)
Axle Beam: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Replacement
Removal Procedure
Important: If the rear axle is being replaced due to a wheel alignment issue and is not physically damaged, refer to Thrust Angle
Description for additional information.
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Disconnect the left and right rear brake pipes from the rear brake hoses at the axle.
4. Disconnect the brake hoses from the axle brake hose bracket.
5. Plug the brake pipes and hoses in order to prevent additional brake fluid loss.
6. Disconnect both rear parking brake cables at the rear brake.
7. If applicable, disconnect the ABS harness connectors and disconnect from the axle.
8. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic lift table.
9. Remove the lower shock bolts.
10. Lower the hydraulic lift table and remove the rear coil springs.
11. Disconnect the park brake cables from the cable brackets.
12. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining nuts from both sides.
13. Remove the wheel bearing/hubs, with the brakes and backing plate as an assembly.
