Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
33 00... Rear Axle: Wheel/Chassis Alignment Check Must Be Carried Out After The Following Work
A wheel/chassis alignment check (See CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK PROCEDURE , KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH LOAD UP TO DESIGN POSITION , and KDS CHASSIS/WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK WITH RIDE-HEIGHT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT LOAD .) must be carried out after the following work:
- Release of following screw/bolt connections:
- Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle carrier
- Swinging arm to integral link / wheel carrier
- Integral link to wheel carrier
- Guide arm to rear axle carrier
- Control arm to rear axle carrier
- Replacement of following parts:
- Rear axle carrier
- Swinging arm
- Integral link
- Wheel carrier / ball joint
- Control arm
- Guide arm
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.