REAR AXLE HUB (for AWD) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


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      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 of foreign matter.

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


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      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.

  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note


      • Do not disconnect the rear brake flexible hose from the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

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

  5. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the rear disc will be replaced.

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      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear disc cannot be removed easily, insert a screwdriver through the service hole to loosen the parking brake shoes by turning the adjusting screw.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Note

      Do not punch the matchmarks.

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      Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the axle hub and bearing assembly.

      If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

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

      Note


      • Do not rotate the rear 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.