REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  5. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A0158FGE05

      Disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose with SST while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake tube.

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

    2. Remove the clip.

  6. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A015938

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear disc brake cylinder.

      Note


      • Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.

      • Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.

  7. REMOVE REAR DISC LH


    1. A015ALXE01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.

    2. A015B8E

      Turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration until the disc turns freely, and then remove the disc.

  8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING LH


    1. A015B5EE01

      Using SST, remove the return spring.

      SST
      09703-30011

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0156PXE01

      Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, compression spring and shoe hold down spring pin.

      SST
      09718-00011
    2. A01579B

      Disconnect the tension spring from the No. 1 parking brake shoe.

    3. A015E3N

      Remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe and shoe adjuster screw set.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01570ME01

      Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, compression spring and shoe hold down spring pin.

      SST
      09718-00011

    2. Remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe.

  11. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever.

    2. A0157KO

      Remove the parking brake shoe lever.

  12. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A015636

      Remove the bolt and No. 3 parking brake cable.

  13. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01555A

      Install the speed sensor with the nut.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • Make sure there are no pieces of iron or other foreign matter attached to the sensor tip.

      • While inserting the speed sensor into the knuckle hole, do not strike or damage the sensor tip.

      • After installing the speed sensor, make sure there is no clearance or foreign matter between the sensor stay part and the knuckle.

      • Make sure there is no foreign matter attached to the speed sensor rotor.

  14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH


    1. A015DR0

      Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft together with the parking brake plate.

    2. Remove the O-ring.

  15. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH


    1. A015BKNE02

      Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle housing hole.