REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD) REMOVAL

REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG

1. 

   Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential filler plug and rear differential filler plug gasket.

REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG

1. 

   Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and rear differential drain plug gasket, and drain the oil.

SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

1. 

   Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

   Note:

   Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

   Note:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

REMOVE REAR DISC

1. 

   Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

2. 

   Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

   Tip:

   If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.

SEPARATE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.

   Note:

   Do not punch the marks.

2. 

   Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

   Note:
   

   • Do not rotate the drive shaft with the rear axle hub and bearing assembly removed.

   • Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the parking brake assembly from hanging down by the parking brake cable assembly.

SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear strut rod assembly.

   Note:

   Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

SEPARATE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

1. 

   Loosen the 2 bolts.

   Note:

   Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

2. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

   Note:
   

   • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

   • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

3. 

   Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

   Note:
   

   • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.

   • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

   Tip:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.