REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  4. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM


    1. Release the parking brake lever.

    2. A0137Z7

      Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, remove the screw and rear brake drum.

      Tech Tips

      The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

    A0136SL

    1. Disconnect the 3 clamps.

    2. A013841

      Using "Torx" socket wrench T30, remove the screw and separate the speed sensor.

      Tech Tips

      The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  6. DISCONNECT REAR LH FLEXIBLE HOSE

    A01371FE01

    1. Using SST, remove the brake tube.

      SST
      09023-00101

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the flexible hose from the rear axle beam.

      Note

      Do not damage the rear brake tube or flexible hose.

  7. DISCONNECT REAR RH FLEXIBLE HOSE

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.4

    A0138NHE01

    1. Using SST, remove the brake tube.

      SST
      09023-00101
    2. A01379L

      Remove the brake tube from the brake tube clamp.

    3. Remove the brake tube clamp from the rear axle beam.

  9. REMOVE REAR BRAKE TUBE NO.3

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  10. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3

    A0136LK

    1. Remove the bolt and nut and separate the parking brake cable.

  11. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.2

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

    A0136WQ

    1. Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Remove the rear axle hub and bearing and separate the backing plate.

      Note


      • Do not twist the parking brake cable.

      • Suspend the backing plate with a piece of rope.

  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  14. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    A0137KWE01

    1. Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

  15. SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR LH

    A0138THE01

    1. Support both right and left sides of the rear axle beam with jacks. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

    2. Remove the bolt and separate the rear shock absorber.

  16. SEPARATE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY REAR RH

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH


    1. Lower the jacks gradually.

    2. Remove the coil spring, coil spring insulator upper and coil spring insulator lower.

  18. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    A0137KWE01

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear axle beam.