REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the parking brake assembly Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

    Click here

  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight)

    Click here

  6. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side)


    1. A002QMR

      Remove the nut and sensor clamp.

    2. A002LS5

      Detach the 2 grommets.

    3. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from the skid control sensor.

  7. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  9. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


    1. A002NX3E04
      *1 Union Nut Wrench

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake tube from the connection points.

    2. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear flexible hose LH.

  10. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH


    1. A002Q9BE06
      *1 Union Nut Wrench

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose RH with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake tube from the connection points.

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the rear flexible hose RH.

  11. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for LH Side)


    1. A002O7M

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube while holding the rear brake flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake tube from the connection points.

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the rear brake flexible hose.

  12. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 4 REAR BRAKE TUBE


    1. A002QM8

      Remove the nut and No. 4 rear brake tube from the rear axle beam assembly.

  14. REMOVE NO. 3 REAR BRAKE TUBE

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 4 rear brake tube.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A002M5L

      Remove the bolt and casing cap from the body.

    2. Detach the clamp.

    3. A002O7I

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable.

  16. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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  18. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

  21. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. A002OV1

      Support the rear axle beam assembly using an engine lift and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber assembly LH at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).

    2. A002OBGE08
      *1 for LH Side:
      *2 for RH Side:

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear axle beam assembly.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

  22. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002MT8

      Remove the bolt while holding the nut and disconnect the rear shock absorber LH.

      Note

      Do not turn the nut.

  23. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  25. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH

  26. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH

  27. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR RH

  29. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR RH

  30. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. A002OBGE08
      *1 for LH Side:
      *2 for RH Side:

      Remove the 2 bolts and the rear axle beam assembly.

  31. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING LH


    1. A002NXPE14
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that the mark aligns with the arrow mark on the rear axle carrier bushing LH.

    2. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 ribs on the bushing.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn
      *3 Rib
      A002NQME01

      Note

      When removing the bushing, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.

    3. Using SST, remove the bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09710-26011   ( 09710-05061 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00530 )

  32. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.