Tracker 4x4 L4-1590cc 1.6L (1993)
12.
Remove four (4) bolts at rear control arm ball joint boss and separate ball joint boss from differential carrier.
13.
Remove wheel speed sensor cover bolts.
14.
Disconnect wheel speed sensor connector.
15.
Disconnect brake fluid hose and remove E clip from brake hose bracket.
16.
Disconnect rear axle breather hose.
17.
Remove both lower shock mounting bolts and nuts.
18.
Remove trailing rod through bolts.
19.
Remove wheel speed sensor harness connector at axle.
20.
Slowly lower rear axle and coil springs from vehicle.
NOTICE:
Rear coil springs are under pressure. Lower hydraulic jack under rear axle slowly until coil springs become relieved. If rear coil springs
become unseated while under pressure, serious bodily injury may result.
21.
Remove old axle and hydraulic jack from under vehicle.
22.
Install new axle on hydraulic jack and position axle under vehicle.
23.
Raise axle assembly and install coil springs in their proper position.
NOTICE:
When installing rear coil springs in their spring seats, make sure that the spring end with the stepped portion is aligned with the stepped portion
of the rear axle housing.
24.
Install speed sensor wiring harness to rear axle.
25.
Install trailing rod through bolts and torque to 90 N-m (66 lb.ft.).
26.
Install both lower shock through bolts and nuts. Torque nuts to 90 N-m (66 lb.ft.).
27.
Connect rear axle breather hose to rear axle housing; secure with one clamp.
28.
Connect brake fluid hose and install E clip to brake hose bracket.
29.
Connect wheel speed sensor connector.
30.
Install wheel speed sensor cover; secure with two bolts. Torque bolts 15 N-m (11 lb.ft.). (Through hole bolt must have GM 12346004 or
equivalent sealant.)
31.
Install rear control arm ball joint boss to differential carrier; secure with four bolts. Torque bolts to 50 N-m (37 lb.ft.).
32.
Remove hydraulic jack from under the rear axle.
33.
Install propeller shaft; secure with four (4) bolts and nuts. Torque to 50 N-m (36 lb.ft.).
34.
Refill rear axle with approximately 2.2 liters (4.6 pts.) of synthetic gear lubricant. Oil level should be level with the bottom of the rear axle housing
oil level/filler plug.
35.
Install axle housing oil level/filler plug and torque to 50 N-m (36 lb.ft.).
36.
Install park brake cables through floor openings.
37.
Install left and right park brake cable protectors on trailing rod, frame and crossmember. Secure with four (4) bolts per side.
38.
Bleed rear brakes. Refer to Section 5 of service manual.
39.
Install both rear wheels.
