REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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  2. DISASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

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  3. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ HID Headlight System)

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  4. SEPARATE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  5. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A004HCM

      Remove the clip and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the parking brake plate sub-assembly.

  6. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A004J8V

      Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from rear axle carrier.

  7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A004IF6

      Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier.

  8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A004JI3

      Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier.

  9. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    A004KTC

    1. Remove the cotter pin.

    2. Remove the nut.

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

      Note

      As SST may get damaged, make sure the space between the toe control link sub-assembly LH and the spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    4. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link sub-assembly LH from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.

      A004HD1E06
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut *2 Body
      *3 Claw *4 SST (Spacer B)
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.) *b Place a Wrench Here
      A004I9S Molybdenum Grease A004KUZ Turn
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      CAUTION:

      Before working, apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and bolt tip of the SST.

      Note


      • Install SST so that the claw and body are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      • Do not damage the toe-control link ball joint dust cover.

      • Do not damage the toe-control link sub-assembly.

      • Do not damage the parking brake plate subassembly.

      • Do not damage the rear axle carrier.

  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Hold the drive shaft and remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.