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Removal & Installation (GS300 & GS400)

  1. Place matching marks on adjusting cam and lower suspension arm. Disconnect No. 1 and No. 2 lower suspension arms from axle hub. Place matching marks on drive shaft and side gear shaft with paint (DO NOT use punch) for installation reference.
  2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove 6 hexagon bolts and 2 washers while depressing brake pedal. Using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap end of drive shaft. Disengage axle hub. Remove drive shaft. Remove parking brake shoes. Disconnect parking brake cable. Using Puller (09628-62011), remove upper arm from axle carrier. Remove axle carrier.
  3. To install, reverse removal procedure. After installation, check ABS speed sensor signal and rear wheel alignment. Tighten nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .