Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Have an assistant apply the brakes.
- CAUTION:
DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Install the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1), release the rear wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub.
- Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (1) from the rear wheel hub.
- Rear Wheel Drive Shaft @ Rear Wheel Hub - Separate
{ If equipped } Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (1) @ Rear Disc Brake Inner Pad - Remove
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the brake caliper and support with heavy mechanics wire. (1)
Disconnect the parking brake actuator electrical connector.
- Parking Brake Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Parking Brake Caliper (2) - Remove
Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Brake Rotor (2) - Remove
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Remove
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove
Align the wheel bolt (1) with the relief (2) on the rear wheel hub.
Use the CH-43631 Ball Joint Separator (1) to release the wheel bolt (2) from the flange.
Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.