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Removal & Installation (SC300 & SC400)

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Measure bearing axial play. See WHEEL BEARING .
  2. Remove cotter pin and lock cap. Apply brakes and remove nut. Remove disc and caliper. Remove 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace. Place matching marks on drive shaft and side gear shaft with paint (DO NOT use punch) for installation reference.
  3. Depress brake pedal and remove 6 bolts and tab washers from CV joint. Lightly tap end of drive shaft, disengage axle hub, and remove drive shaft.
  4. Remove parking brake shoe. Remove ABS speed sensor. Remove 2 parking brake cable and backing plate bolts.
  5. Slide backing plate to outside, and disconnect parking brake cable. Disconnect strut rod and lower suspension arms. Using puller, disconnect ball joint and remove axle carrier from upper suspension arm.
  6. To install reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts/nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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