REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

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


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD/AWD)

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  3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)

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  4. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD/AWD)

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  5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD/AWD)

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  9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  10. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V95O

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V7EN

      Remove the nut and disconnect the parking brake assembly from the rear axle carrier.

  12. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  13. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH


    1. A01V7NM

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear shock absorber bracket from the rear axle carrier.

  14. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01VAN5

      Remove the nut from the axle carrier.

    2. A01V9LVC01
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

      Tech Tips

      Use 2 SST of the same type.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.

      A01V8NTC07
      *a Tie the string without any slack. *b Place a wrench here.
      A01V9RL Turn A01V8SA Molybdenum Grease Application Area
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of SST bolt.

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

  15. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V9OV

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm from the rear axle carrier.

  16. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01V7UT

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

      Note

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.788 to 1.181 in.).

    2. Loosen the bolt and nut of the rear No. 2 suspension arm on the rear suspension member side.

    3. A01VAL0

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 rear suspension arm from the rear axle carrier.

    4. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.

    5. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01V9TV

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear upper control arm from the rear axle carrier.