REAR AXLE HUB REMOVAL

Note


  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

  • While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


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      Remove the rear floor mat.

  2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


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      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  3. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


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      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  4. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

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      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Note

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

    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  6. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER


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      Disengage the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box cover.

  7. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE


    1. Completely release the parking brake.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adjusting Nut
      *2 Lock Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


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      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


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      Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 Clip
      *3 Offset Wrench (14 mm (0.551 in.))

      Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Insert an offset wrench (14 mm (0.551 in.)) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  10. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  11. REMOVE REAR DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover from the rear axle beam assembly.