Removal Procedure
- Set the parking brake in Service Mode. Parking Brake Service Mode Selection
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1/5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- 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 (2) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 2 wheel nuts (1) hand tightened.
- Using the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2), release the rear wheel drive half shaft from the rear wheel hub.
- Remove the 2 wheel nuts (1) and the DT-45859 Axle Remover (2) from the rear wheel hub.
{If equipped} Rear Brake Bleeder Valve Cap (1) - Remove
- {If equipped} Rear Disc Brake Pad Wear Sensor (2) @Rear Disc Brake Pad - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) @Rear Parking Brake Actuator - Disconnect
Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the rear brake caliper and bracket (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire.
Rear Brake Rotor Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Brake Rotor (2) - Remove
Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove
- Rear Wheel Speed Sensor (2) - Remove
Chassis Rear Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove
- Position the chassis rear wiring harness bracket (1) out of the way.
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
- NOTE:
The rear brake shield (2) will become dislodged when the rear wheel hub (1) is removed.
Rear Wheel Hub (1) - Remove
- Rear Brake Shield (2) - Remove
- Rear Wheel Hub Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
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.
It is not necessary to disconnect the rear brake hose.