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

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH*1 Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)*1

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET


    1. B008L5I

      Remove the bolt and flexible hose bracket from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B008L0U

      Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear trailing arm assembly.

    2. B008K9MC02
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin

      Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

    3. B008KRUC02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    4. B008M9XN01

      Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    6. Remove the nut and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

    7. Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.