Sidekick JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L (1997)
15. Apply sealant to mating surface of bearing retainer with brake back plate.
NOTE: Make sure to remove old sealant before applying it anew.
"B": Sealant 99000-31110 or equivalent.
16. Install rear axle shaft to rear axle housing and tighten bearing retainer nuts to specified torque.
NOTE: When installing rear axle shaft, be careful not to cause damage to oil seal lip in axle housing.
Tightening Torque (a): 23 Nm (17.0 ft. lbs.)
17. Connect brake pipes to wheel cylinders (right & left) and tighten brake pipe flare nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (f): 16 Nm (11.5 ft. lbs.)
18. Install brake drum (right & left). Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
19. Refill differential gear housing with new specified gear oil.
20. Fill reservoir with brake fluid and bleed brake system. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
