PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
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.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for 4WD/AWD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (for 2WD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD/AWD)
DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for 4WD/AWD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DISC
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD/AWD)
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD/AWD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm.
DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the rear upper control arm and remove the rear axle carrier.
Note
Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut and upper control arm from the rear suspension member.
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD/AWD)
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD/AWD)
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Attachment Placement Positions |
Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the suspension member.
Note
Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the rear suspension member sub-assembly is level.
As the rear suspension member sub-assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear upper body mounting cushions and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION (for 4WD/AWD)