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Removal & Installation (RX300 4WD)

  1. Remove rear wheels. Measure bearing axial play. See WHEEL BEARING .
  2. Remove cotter pin and lock cap. Apply brakes and remove nut. Remove 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc. Support brake caliper securely. Remove ABS speed sensor from axle carrier.
  3. Disassemble parking brake assembly. Remove 2 bolts and disconnect parking brake cable from backing plate. Loosen 2 bolts on lower side of shock absorber. DO NOT remove nuts and bolts. Remove strut rod rear bolt and nut. Disconnect strut rod from axle carrier.
  4. Remove No. 1 lower suspension arm set bolt and nut from axle carrier. Disconnect No. 1 lower suspension from axle carrier. Remove No. 2 set bolt and nut. Disconnect No. 2 lower suspension arm from axle carrier. Remove axle carrier with hub.
  5. To install reverse removal procedure. After installation, check ABS sensor signal and rear wheel alignment. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .