REAR AXLE CARRIER (for AWD) REMOVAL

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


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      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 nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

    2. A01NENF

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

  5. DISCONNECT AIR TUBE (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NCTW

      Disconnect the air tube from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly, and then remove the No. 2 connector, 2 O-rings and plate from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      For the disconnecting procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Click here.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. A01NFBI

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/ Air Suspension)


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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG3I

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line from the rear flexible hose.

      Note


      • Do not bend 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 and separate the rear flexible hose.

    3. A01NH1S

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear upper control arm assembly.

    4. A01NFAZ

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake caliper assembly with rear flexible hose.

  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

  10. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A01NFCBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

    2. A01ND9X

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc can not be removed easily, use a screwdriver to turn the shoe adjuster as shown in the illustration in order to contract the parking brake shoes.

  11. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01NH71

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

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the rear speed sensor tip.

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

      • Do not twist or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor during removal from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to prevent it from being damaged.

    2. A01NDQS

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

    2. A01NF2O

      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, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    3. A01NG61

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

  13. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NCZO

      Loosen the nut to separate the parking brake assembly after removing the rear trailing arm assembly.

  14. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFXT

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    3. A01NG0Z

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 washers and rear trailing arm assembly.

    4. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  15. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the nut and separate the parking brake assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the parking brake assembly from hanging down by the parking brake cable.

  16. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note

      Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly until the installation of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly has been completed.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts (A) to separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

    4. Remove the bolt (C) and nut to separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (C).

    5. Remove the nut (D), spacer and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.