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Rear Axle Hub: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR TIRE 
  2. SEPARATE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  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. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
      Fig 1: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut
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  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  6. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE NO. 2 RETURN SPRING (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE NO. 1 RETURN SPRING (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY NO.1 (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  11. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY NO.2 (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  12. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER 
  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ANCHOR BLOCK 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and the parking brake anchor block sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Anchor Block Sub-Assembly
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  14. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO.2 
    1. Remove the nut from the upper control arm assembly rear No.2.
    2. Using SST, separate the upper control arm assembly rear No.2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      SST 09628-00011 

      NOTE:
      • Pay careful attention 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 set to 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 3: Identifying Upper Control Arm Assembly
    G05296346Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO.1 
    1. Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the upper control arm assembly rear No.1 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 upper control arm assembly rear No.1 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bolt On Upper Control Arm Assembly Rear No.1
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  16. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
      Fig 5: Removing Bolt And Nut To Separate Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No.1 From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
      G05296348Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolt And Nut To Separate Rear Suspension Arm Assembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
      G05296349Courtesy 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 sub-assembly.
    2. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      SST 09628-00011 

      NOTE:
      • Pay careful attention 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 set to 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 7: Removing Nut From Toe Control Link Subassembly
    G05296350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    2. Remove the rear axle assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the boot.
      • Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
  20. REMOVE REAR WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR NO.2 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing dust deflector No.2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 8: Removing Bearing Dust Deflector No.2 From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
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  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 and axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 9: Locating Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly To Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly With 4 Bolts
      G05296352Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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