REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    1. C130578

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

    1. C265758

      Remove the nut and disconnect the parking brake assembly from the rear axle carrier.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  7. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH

    1. C130593

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear shock absorber bracket LH from the rear axle carrier.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C226957

      Remove the nut from the axle carrier.

    2. C229149C01

      *a

      1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH as shown in the illustration.

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      Note:

      Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

      Tip:

      Use 2 SST of the same type.

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

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      *a

      Tie the string without any slack.

      *b

      Place a wrench here.
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      Molybdenum Grease Application Area

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      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of 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.

  10. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. C230058

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier.

  11. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C297402

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

      Note:

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tip:

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.788 to 1.181 in.).

    2. C129667

      Loosen the bolt and nut of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH on the rear suspension member side.

    3. C130585

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier.

    4. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.

    5. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C130586

      Remove the bolt and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.