REAR AXLE CARRIER 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.

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. 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.

    2. A003Y4O

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

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

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003Y9D

      Remove the 2 screws <E>.

    2. Disengage the clip.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)


    1. A003YSW

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.

    2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.

      Note

      Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)


    1. A003Z0S

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003W9H

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for LHD)


    1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    2. A003W4JE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

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

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003ZMA

      Remove the screw <E>.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003WPI

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  11. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for RHD)


    1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    2. A003ZCVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

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

  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A003W3L

      Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  13. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


    1. for LH Side:


      1. A003WZU

        Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.

      2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

    2. for RH Side:


      1. A003Y2E

        Remove the bolt and nut.

      2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

  14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR


    1. A003VOHE01

      Remove the parking brake lever protector from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  15. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003YBX

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

    2. A003VQP

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

    3. A003XAKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 Clip
      *3 Offset Wrench (14 mm)

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

      Tech Tips

      Insert an offset wrench (14 mm) 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.

  16. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XW0

      Remove the bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.

    2. 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.

  17. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A003XTLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.

    2. Remove the rear disc.

  18. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    1. A003VLL

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  19. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)


    1. A003WH7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZOI

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

  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V3T

      Remove the nut.

    2. A003WIJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a 1 mm or more

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

    3. Using SST, separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A003ZGZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Tie the string without any slack. *b Place a wrench here.
      A003ZV9 Turn A003YYF Grease
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. A003ZOJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmarks

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    5. Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

  22. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003YA3

      Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)
      A003W0J Bolt (C)

      Note


      • Since stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. A003V92E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    3. A003YA3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)
      A003W0J Bolt (C)

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

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

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.