REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

   Note

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

3. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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

   
   

   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.

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

   Tech Tips

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

6. SEPARATE NO. 4 REAR BRAKE TUBE (for Rear Disc Brake)

   
   

   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 separate the brake tube.

7. SEPARATE NO. 3 REAR BRAKE TUBE (for Rear Disc Brake)

   Tech Tips

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

8. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Using pliers, pinch both ends of the claw of the cable clamp and disengage the clamp.

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

   3. Remove the cable clamp from the parking brake cable.

      Tech Tips

      Replace the clamp with a new one when installing the parking brake cable.

9. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   Tech Tips

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

10. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Rear Drum Brake)

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

    
    

    1. 

       Fix the slide pin with a wrench, remove the 2 bolts and remove the disc brake cylinder.

       Note

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

12. 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.

13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE PAD KIT (for Rear Disc Brake)

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

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15. 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.

16. REMOVE REAR DISC (for Rear Disc Brake)

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

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

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19. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

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20. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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21. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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

22. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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23. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

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

24. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    
    
    1. 

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       *a	RH Side
       *b	LH Side

       Remove the 2 bolts and rear axle beam assembly.