Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE Removal

7. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

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

8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG Removal

9. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal

10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.