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Rear Axle Hub: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link assembly.
    Fig 1: View Of Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Mounting Bolt
    G04053761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. Remove the rear axle shaft nut.
    Fig 2: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut
    G04047247Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See Step 7 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC (See Step 9 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (See Step 6 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING (See Step 4 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING (See Step 5 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET (See Step 6 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See Step 7 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See Step 8 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER (See Step 9 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  13. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier subassembly.
  14. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.
      Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly Mounting Plate With Nuts
      G04047933Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier subassembly.

    SST 09628-00011 

    Fig 4: Separating Upper Control Arm Assembly Rear Using SST
    G04047249Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE:
    • Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
    • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    • Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
    • If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
    • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
  15. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly can be removed.

      HINT:

      Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

    2. Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolt From Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly
    G04047250Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolt And Nut
    G04047251Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
    Fig 7: Removing Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt
    G04047252Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the toe control link subassembly.
    2. Using SST, separate the toe control link subassembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    SST 09628-00011 

    NOTE:
    • Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
    • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
    • Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
    • If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
    • Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Separating Toe Control Link Subassembly Using SST
    G04047253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle assembly.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the boot.
    • Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
  20. REMOVE NO. 2 REAR WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier subassembly.
  21. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminum plates.
    NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
    G04047254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    Fig 10: Removing Axle Hub Bearing Assembly Bolts
    G04047255Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.
Fig 11: Removing Parking Brake Anchor Block Nuts
G04047256Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002