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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

    Note

    w/ Navigation System:

    After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH

  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  4. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01EN4PE05

      Disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose with union nut wrench 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.

  5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EON2

      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.

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC LH


    1. A01ESGPE01

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

    2. A01EO20

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

  7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING LH


    1. A01ENF7E01

      Using SST, remove the return spring.

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EQU5E01

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

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    2. A01ERTW

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

    3. A01EOXP

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

  9. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ESHHE01

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

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    2. Remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe.

  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EQJ3

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

    2. Remove the parking brake shoe lever.

  11. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ERAI

      Remove the bolt and No. 3 parking brake cable.

  12. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01EO19

      Remove the nut and speed sensor.

      Note

      Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.

  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH


    1. A01EQ7U

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

    2. Remove the O-ring.

  14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH


    1. A01EQC6E02

      Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle housing hole.