REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL 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

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.

REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

1. 

   Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

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   Note:

   Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

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.

   Tip:

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

REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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.

REMOVE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the backing plate.

2. 

   Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, and 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 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.

REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

1. 

   Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.

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   Note:

   Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING

1. 

   Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.