Cressida L6-3.0L DOHC (7M-GE) (1989)
Rear Knuckle: Service and Repair
Fig. 2 Rear Axle Assembly
REMOVAL
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle.
2.
Remove cotter pin, locknut cap and locknut, Fig. 2.
3.
Remove brake caliper then hang out of way.
4.
Scribe matchmarks on rotor and axle hub.
5.
Remove disc rotor.
6.
Remove shock absorber from carrier.
7.
Remove strut rod, then No. 1 and 2 lower suspension arms.
8.
Remove the two upper arm set bolts from upper arm.
9.
Remove axle carrier with upper arm.
INSTALLATION
1.
Install rear axle carrier with upper arm as follows:
a. If removed, temporarily install driveshaft to axle hub.
b. Install upper arm, then temporarily install the two upper arm set bolts.
2.
Temporarily install No. 2 and 1 lower suspension arm.
3.
Temporarily install strut rod.