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Rear Axle Hub: Removal

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  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.
      Fig 2: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut
      G04053743Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN SPRING (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER (See  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.
      Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly Mounting Plate With Nuts
      G04047933Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.
    2. Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier subassembly.
      Fig 4: Removing No. 2 Upper Control Arm Assembly Rear From Rear Axle Carrier Subassembly
      G04053745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
  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: Identifying No. 1 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G04053746Courtesy 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.
      Fig 6: Identifying No. 1 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G04053747Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
  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.
      Fig 7: Removing No. 2 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G04053748Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
  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.
      Fig 8: Separating Toe Control Link Subassembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
      G04053749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      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.
  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.
      Fig 9: Removing No. 2 Rear Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector From Rear Axle Carrier Subassembly
      G04053750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 10: Identifying Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly Bolts
      G04053751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.
      Fig 11: Identifying Parking Brake Anchor Block, Cable Support Bracket And Parking Brake Plate Nuts
      G04053752Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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