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REAR AXLE CARRIER (for 2WD) REMOVAL

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Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

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    DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

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    REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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    REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A019K42

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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    REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    1. A019M65

      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. A019NUW

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

    4. A019KS8

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

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    REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the parking brake shoe adjusting hole plug.

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    REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A019JMSE01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

      Table 1. Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark
    2. A019NIL

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tip:

      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.

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    SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    1. A019P5R

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 bracket.

    2. A019P8DE01

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

      Note:

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    1. A019MXS

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

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    LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019ONT

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

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    REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A019P53

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

    2. A019LKXE01

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

      Table 2. Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      CAUTION:

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

    3. A019MVC

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

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

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    SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019O4H

      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.

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    REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019NJ9E01

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

      Table 3. Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      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.