Removal
AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal
3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE Removal
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT Removal
5. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CALIPER PLATE Removal
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
8. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal
9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor.
NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly
11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly
12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET Disassembly
13. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
14. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly
16. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle assembly.
17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal
18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut.
(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09960-20010
09961-02060
Clearance (A):
1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more
NOTICE:
As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
(c) Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
Text in Illustration
SST : 09960-20010
09961-02010
09961-02060
CAUTION:
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
* Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the toe control link sub-assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
* Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
* Be careful not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.
19. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal
20. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and washer, and separate the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.
21. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.
NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
22. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle assembly and remove the rear axle assembly.
NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the boot.
* Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
23. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the rear No. 2 wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle assembly.
24. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the rear axle assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
