Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH.





NOTICE:
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH





(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
* Do not grind the SST.
* Release the staked part of the nut completely; otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may get damaged.

(b) Remove the rear axle shaft nut.

4. SEPARATE REAR CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly

5. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a plastic-faced hammer, disconnect the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the boot.
* Use a wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

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