REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment Perform system variant learning and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

Click here

Suspension, tires

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.)

 Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

Click here for Initialization

Click here for Calibration
Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting system (EXT)

Click here

Rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH Perform headlight ECU sub-assembly LH initialization Lighting system (EXT)

Click here

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. for LH Side:

      Click here

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. for RH Side:

      Click here

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

      Note


      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.

      • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

    2. B006Z9PC03
      *a Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly or connector cover.

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      Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear flexible hose bracket.

  6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  7. REMOVE REAR DISC

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. REMOVE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET


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      Remove the bolt and rear flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

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  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

    Click here

  13. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

    Click here

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  15. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear trailing arm assembly.

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      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin

      Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    4. B0070HPN01

      Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    6. Remove the nut and plate washer, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

    7. Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.