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REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

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    REMOVE REAR WHEELS

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    REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    for 2AZ-FE: (Click here)

    for 2GR-FE: (Click here)

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    SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side)


    1. A01CCITE01

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rear speed sensor wire from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

    2. A01CFJS

      Remove the bolt and disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. Separate the rear speed sensor wire from the rear axle beam assembly.

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    SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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    REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH


    1. A01CE25E01

      Install SST to the rear coil spring so that the upper and lower hooks of SST are as far apart as possible.

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    2. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring until it moves freely.

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      Note:

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

    3. Remove the rear coil spring with SST from the vehicle.

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    4. A01CG3Z

      Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.

    5. A01CATRE01

      Put matchmarks on the rear coil spring as shown in the illustration.

      Tip:

      Put 4 matchmarks on the spring to show the position of the ends of the SST hooks and put 1 matchmark on the spring to show the mounting side of SST.

    6. Release SST and remove it from the rear coil spring.

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      Note:

      Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.

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    REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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    REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. A01CF17

      Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear axle beam assembly.

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    REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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    DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

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    REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CFO6E01

      Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

      Note:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

    2. A01CDH9

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly with rear flexible hose LH from the backing plate.

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    REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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    REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs from the 2 rear discs.

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    REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs (Click here).

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    REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE


    1. A01CFM1E01

      Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

    2. Remove the clip, bolt, nut and rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear axle beam assembly.

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    REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE


    1. A01CGIOE01

      Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), disconnect the rear No. 3 brake tube while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

    2. Remove the clip, bolt, nut and rear No. 3 brake tube from the rear axle beam assembly.

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    SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CBA3

      Remove the 4 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the body.

    2. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the parking brake equalizer.

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    SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CC5P

      Remove the 4 bolts and separate the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly from the body.

    2. Separate the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly from the parking brake equalizer.

    3. A01CDE6

      Remove the No. 1 parking brake cable clamp from the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly.

    4. A01CAQH

      Remove the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly through the body hole.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01CF5Z

      Remove the 4 bolts and then remove the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH from the rear axle beam assembly while supporting the parking brake assembly LH.

      Note:

      Do not drop the parking brake assembly LH.

    2. Remove the parking brake assembly LH together with the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the vehicle.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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    REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CC6R

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts and rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CAWNE01

      Support the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      Note:

      Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

    2. A01CBH5E01

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle beam assembly.

      Note:

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

    3. A01CDV5E01

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the body.

      Note:

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

    4. Lower the rear axle beam assembly and remove it.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING LH


    1. A01CFHQE01

      Put a matchmark as shown in the illustration. (Perform this step when reusing the rear axle beam assembly.)

      Tip:

      Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly where it aligns with the bushing cutout.

    2. A01CCTVE01

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear axle carrier bushing rib.

      Note:

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the bushing rib until the claws of SST (09955-04051) can fit securely.

    3. A01CFIEE01

      Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly as shown in the illustration.

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      Note:

      • Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

      • Set SST to center the bolt in the bushing.

      • When removing the rear axle carrier bushing, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.

      • If the rear axle beam assembly has been scratched, apply the paint to the rear axle beam assembly.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.