REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

CAUTION:

When the rear axle beam assembly is removed, the front-to-rear weight balance of the raised vehicle becomes unstable, creating the danger that the vehicle might fall. Therefore, before removing the rear axle beam assembly, securely support the front suspension cross member with a transmission jack or other suitable lift.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1KR-FE)


    1. A0117CC

      Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs, and separate the front exhaust pipe assembly from the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

    2. A011B78

      Remove the 3 exhaust pipe supports and the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

  4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1NR-FE)


    1. A011AW5

      Remove the 2 bolts and the 2 compression springs, and separate the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the front exhaust pipe assembly.

    2. Remove the 3 exhaust pipe supports and the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

  5. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV without DPF)


    1. A011AG8

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. A011BGX

      Remove the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

  6. REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER (for 1ND-TV with DPF)

    A011A8B

    1. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 clips and the engine under cover.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE SENSOR (for 1ND-TV with DPF)


    1. A0117R6

      Disconnect the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor connector and disengage the harness clamp.

    2. A0118GZ

      Disengage the harness clamp.

    3. Using a union nut wrench (14 mm), remove the No. 2 exhaust gas temperature sensor.

  8. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for 1ND-TV with DPF)


    1. A011AMOE01
      *1 No. 7 Air hose
      *2 No. 8 Air hose

      Disconnect the 2 air hoses.

    2. A0119S6

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    3. A011BLG

      Remove the 3 No. 4 exhaust pipe supports and remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

  9. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

    A011BGS

    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the claw of the connector lock and disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector.

      Note

      Do not remove the connector cover from the connector because the skid control sensor wire may be damaged.

    2. A011A2J

      Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the skid control sensor wire.

  10. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE NO. 4 TUBE (for Rear Drum Brake)

    A0117CR

    1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the brake tube from the flexible hose.

    2. Remove the clip and disconnect the flexible hose from the axle beam.

    3. Remove the nut and separate the brake tube.

  11. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE NO. 3 TUBE (for Rear Drum Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR BRAKE NO. 4 TUBE (for Rear Disc Brake)

    A01192C

    1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the brake tube from the flexible hose.

    2. Remove the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 flexible hoses from the axle beam.

    3. Remove the nut and remove the brake tube.

  13. REMOVE REAR BRAKE NO. 3 TUBE (for Rear Disc Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE NO. 3 CABLE ASSEMBLY

    A011BH4

    1. Remove the bolt and separate the parking brake cable.

  15. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE NO. 2 CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM (for Rear Drum Brake)

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Rear Drum Brake)


    1. A0118WR

      Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  18. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Disc Brake)


    1. A0119VR

      Hold the rear disc brake pad guide pin and remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  19. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH (for Rear Disc Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD LH (for Rear Disc Brake)


    1. A011AAT

      Remove the 2 disc brake pads from the rear disc brake cylinder mounting.

  21. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD RH (for Rear Disc Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH (for Rear Disc Brake)


    1. A0116Y3

      Remove the 2 bolts and the rear disc brake cylinder mounting from the axle beam.

  23. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING RH (for Rear Disc Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR DISC (for Rear Disc Brake)

  25. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (for Rear Disc Brake)


    1. A0119PO

      Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  26. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Disc Brake)

  27. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Rear Disc Brake)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE LH

    A0118AC

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and the rear floor panel brace LH.

  29. REMOVE REAR FLOOR PANEL BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side as for the LH side.

  30. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    A0119ZCE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Wooden Blocks

    1. Support the rear axle beam assembly using an engine lift and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Securely support the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from falling.

    2. A011A0OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 RH Side
      *2 LH Side

      Loosen the 2 bolts.

      Note

      Do not remove the bolts.

  31. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Support the axle beam with a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle spring seat to prevent damage.

    2. A0118XB

      Hold the lower nut and loosen the upper nut.

    3. Remove the 2 nuts.

    4. Remove the cushion retainer and suspension support.

    5. A0118H4

      Remove the bolt while keeping the nut from rotating and remove the shock absorber.

      Note

      Remove the nut from the bolt side because the nut is a jam nut.

  32. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING


    1. Lower the engine lift slowly.

    2. Remove the coil spring, coil spring insulator upper and coil spring insulator lower.

  33. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY


    1. A011A0OE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 RH Side
      *2 LH Side

      Remove the 2 bolts and remove the rear axle beam assembly.

  34. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH

    A0117TOE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Bush Mark
    *2 Bush Rib

    1. Place a matchmark on the rear axle beam with it aligned with the bush mark.

    2. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the bush rib.

      Note


      • Bend the bush rib until the claw of SST can be suspended.

      • When removing the bush, do not rub off the matchmark on the rear axle beam

    3. Using SST, remove the bush from the rear axle beam.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00470 )
      09710-30012   ( 09710-04061 )

      Note

      Apply paint to any scratches on the rear axle beam.