CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD/AWD)
Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
Note
Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
Note
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
REMOVE REAR DISC
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
Disconnect the connector.
DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD/AWD)
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier.
Note
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.
Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD/AWD)
Remove the 4 bolts from the rear axle carrier.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.