Removal

AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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

3. 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 screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) Remove the rear axle shaft nut.

4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING Disassembly

8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING Disassembly

9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET Disassembly

10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER Disassembly

13. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

14. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.

(b) Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

SST : 09628-00011

NOTICE:
* Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
* Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
* If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
* Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
15. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly can be removed.

HINT
Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

(b) Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

16. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

17. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.

(b) Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

SST : 09628-00011

NOTICE:
* Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
* Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
* If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
* Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
19. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft 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.
20. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

21. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

NOTICE:
Do not overtighten the vise.

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