REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)

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  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)

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  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for LHD)

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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  11. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for RHD)

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  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)

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  14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR

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  15. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  16. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  17. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  18. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE

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  19. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  22. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001KO8

      Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Text in Illustration
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)
      B001LKX Bolt (C)

      Note


      • Since stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. B001LN7E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    3. B001KO8E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)
      B001LKX Bolt (C)

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    5. Remove the bolt (C), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.