Removal

AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB (for 4WD): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT Removal

4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

5. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.





NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.

(b) Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.





NOTICE:
* Do not rotate the drive shaft with the rear axle hub and bearing assembly removed.
* Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the parking brake assembly from hanging down by the parking brake cable assembly.

7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts.





NOTICE:
Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
* Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

HINT
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.