REAR AXLE CARRIER(for 2WD) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Clear zero point calibration data and system information. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.	VSC disabled or malfunctions DTCs are stored Slip indicator light illuminates ABS warning light illuminates Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1	Click here
Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)	Ultrasonic sensor detection angle Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration	Intelligent clearance sonar system LEXUS parking assist-sensor system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)	Click here
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)	for Initialization: Click here for Calibration: Click here
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)	for Initialization: Click here for Calibration: Click here
	Parking assist ECU initialization Adjust steering angle	Panoramic view monitor system	for Initialization: Click here for Calibration: Click here
	Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH	Adaptive high beam system Automatic headlight beam level control system	Click here

*1: w/ TFT Meter Type

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear upper control arm assembly.
SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE REAR DISC

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SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 3 bolts and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.
REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. *a Wooden Block
  
  *b Jack
  
  Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  Note
  
  When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
  
  Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly until the installation of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly has been completed.
  
  Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
2. Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
4. Remove the bolt (C) and nut, and separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
5. Remove the nut (D), spacer and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Jack