REAR AXLE HUB REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for AWD)

   
   

   1. 

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

      SST

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      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

   2. 

      While applying the parking brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG

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6. REMOVE REAR DISC

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7. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)

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8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for AWD)

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      
      

      • Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.

      • Clean the rear speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.

      • Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

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

   
   

   1. 

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

    
    

    1. 

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       Matchmark

       Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

    2. 

       Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

       Tech Tips

       If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    3. 

       Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.