REAR AXLE HUB (for 2WD) REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
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.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE
1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
  
  Note
  
  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.
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
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 axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
3. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.