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 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY Disassembly
6. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal
7. 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.
8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly
9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly
10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET Disassembly
11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly
14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal
16. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the toe adjust plate and rear suspension member.
(b) Loosen the nut.
HINT
Do not remove the nut, the toe adjust plate and the toe control link sub-assembly.
(c) Remove the nut.
(d) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09960-20010
09961-02060
09961-02060
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.).
(e) Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
SST : 09960-20010
09961-02010
09961-02060
09961-02060
CAUTION:
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
NOTICE:
* 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.
* Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.
If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.
17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal
19. 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 carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from 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.
21. 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 carrier sub-assembly.
22. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly between aluminium plates in a vise.
NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
