REAR AXLE CARRIER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. LOOSEN NO. 2 WIRE ADJUSTING NUT

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  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for LH Side)

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for RH Side)

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  7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR

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  8. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  9. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE REAR DISC

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

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  12. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

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  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C237278C02
      V100135

      Bolt (A)
      V100136

      Bolt (B)
      V100137

      Bolt (C)

      Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Note:

      • Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. C268715C04

      *a

      Wooden Block

      *b

      Jack

      Using a jack and wooden block, keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note:

      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

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

    3. C232816C07

      *1

      No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      V100135

      Bolt (A)
      V100136

      Bolt (B)
      V100137

      Bolt (C)

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then 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.

    5. Remove the bolt (C), nut and 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.