Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.

1. TURN POWER SWITCH OFF

(a) Turn the power switch OFF, and check that the "READY" indicator turns off.

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt, nut, load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link.





4. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 2 nuts and differential support protector from the suspension member brace.





5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.





6. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.





7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.

8. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and speed sensor from the axle carrier.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
* Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

9. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper.





NOTICE:
Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

(b) Remove the caliper plates from the brake caliper.

10. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

11. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

13. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

15. DISCONNECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Push the rear axle carrier toward the outside of the vehicle. Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the rear drive shaft from the rear axle carrier.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the joint boot and speed sensor.
* Do not push out the rear axle carrier excessively.
* Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft from hanging down.

16. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft.





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
* Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.