REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD) 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 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.

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01ELX3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

    2. A01EL4A

      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.

  4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01EKAV

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  5. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


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

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJOH

      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.

  7. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


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

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKBO

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

    2. A01EJC7

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

      Note

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.

    3. A01EKTZ

      Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear axle carrier sub-assembly.