Camry Coupe 2-Door V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1996)
8. Remove rear axle carrier.
(a) Loosen the 3 nuts.
Installation hint: After stabilizing the suspension. torque the nuts.
Torque Nut A:
Reused nuts: 198 N.m (2.00 kgf.cm. 145 ft.lbs)
New nuts: 255 N.m (2.80 kgf.cm. 188 ft.lbs)
Torque Nut B: 181 N.m (1.85 kgf.cm 134 ft.lbs)
(b) Remove the bolt and nut and disconnect the strut rod from the rear axle carrier.
Note: When removing/installing bolt, stop the nut from rotating and loosen/torque the bolt.
Torque: 113 N.m (1.150 kgf.cm. 83 ft.lbs)
(c) Remove the 2 nuts and bolts from the shock absorber lower bracket.
Installation hint: If reusing the 2 nuts, coat their threads with engine oil before applying the torque.
(d) Remove the nut and bolt and disconnect the No.2 lower suspension arm.
(e) Remove the rear axle carrier.