REAR AXLE HUB (for 4WD) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A017FNS

      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.

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A017CXTE01

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

      SST
      09930-00010

      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.

  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DLS

      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.

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A017FKWE01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

    2. A017DGC

      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.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CXUE01

      Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.

      Note

      Do not punch the marks.

    2. A017GBA

      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.

  7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DVV

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

  8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017C6R

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

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

  9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017DVS

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

    2. A017F92

      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. A017B48

      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.

      Tech Tips

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