REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. LOOSEN NO. 2 WIRE ADJUSTING NUT

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  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH


    1. A00Y516

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear floor side member cover LH.

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A00Y4UX

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear floor side member cover RH.

  7. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 4 bolts.

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    2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member brace sub-assembly.

  8. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

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  9. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  10. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

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    2. A00YBG5

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

  11. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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

  12. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for LH Side)


    1. A00Y6MU

      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear No. 4 brake tube.

      Note


      • Do not kink or damage the brake tube.

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

    2. Remove the bolt and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.

  13. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE (for RH Side)


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      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear No. 3 brake tube.

      Note


      • Do not kink or damage the brake tube.

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

    2. Remove the clip and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not kink or damage the brake tube.

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

    2. A00Y8ET

      Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with rear flexible hose LH.

  15. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs.

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  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE


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

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE

    Tech Tips

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

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH (w/ Wheel House Liner)

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  22. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH (w/ Wheel House Liner)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  23. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  24. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  25. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  27. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  29. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools to replicate standard vehicle height conditions as shown in the illustration.

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      *a Engine Lifter *b Wooden Block
      *c Attachment - -

      CAUTION:

      Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and 2 nuts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.

      Note

      Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear axle beam assembly.

  31. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING LH


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      *a Matchmark

      When reusing the rear axle beam assembly:


      1. Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that it is aligned with the arrow mark on the rear axle carrier bushing LH.

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      *a Bend Portion
      *b Turn
      *c Hold

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 ribs on the rear axle carrier bushing LH.

      Note

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

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

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

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

  32. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.