CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTCs C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear the DTCs after performing this step.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
Note
Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
Clean the rear speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
Note
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.
Remove the rear axle shaft nut.
Tech Tips
While applying the parking brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
REMOVE ABS MOTOR RELAY
for LHD: Click here
for RHD: Click here
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
REMOVE REAR DISC
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
LOOSEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm assembly.
Loosen the rear upper control arm assembly nut.
Note
Do not remove the bolt and nut.
Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.
REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
Tech Tips
If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
Remove the bolt, nut and washer and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
Note
Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.
Remove the rear axle assembly from the rear drive shaft assembly.
Note
Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft boot.
Tech Tips
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
Note
Be careful not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
Hold the rear axle carrier sub-assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
Note
Do not overtighten the vise.
Remove the 4 bolts, parking brake plate sub-assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.