Removal

AXLE: REAR AXLE HUB: 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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT (for 4WD)

(a) Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.

SST : 09930-00010





NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub nut.

4. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear disc brake cylinder assembly Removal.

5. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly

6. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) Removal

8. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.





10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

(a) for 2WD:





(1) Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.

(b) for 4WD:





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

(2) Remove the 4 blots, and axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:
Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.