REAR AXLE BEAM REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

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2. LOOSEN HEXALOBULAR SCREW

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3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

   Note:

   If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

6. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   1. 

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

7. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE

   1. 

      *1	Rear Brake Tube Flexible Hose
      *2	Rear No. 4 Brake Tube
      	Clip

      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

      Note:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

   2. Remove the clip and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.

   3. 

      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear brake wheel cylinder assembly LH.

      Note:

      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

   4. 

      Disengage the clamp and remove the rear No. 4 brake tube.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE

   Tip:

   Perform the same procedure as for the rear No. 4 brake tube.

10. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 rear brake drum sub-assemblies.

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11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

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12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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14. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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16. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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18. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

    1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools to replicate standard vehicle height conditions as shown in the illustration.

       

       *a	Engine Lifter	*b	Wooden Block
       *c	Attachment	-	-

       CAUTION:

       Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear axle beam assembly.

20. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING LH

    1. When reusing the rear axle beam assembly:

       1. 

          *a

          Matchmark

          Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that it is aligned with the arrow mark on the rear axle carrier bushing LH.

    2. 

       *a	Turn
       *b	Hold

       Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly.

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       Note:

       • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

       • When removing the rear axle carrier bushing LH, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.

       • If the rear axle beam assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear axle beam assembly.

21. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING RH

    Tip:

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.