Rear Axle Carrier: Removal

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HINT.

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
HINT

Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Axle Assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Hold the rear axle hub carrier sub-assembly between aluminum plates in a vise
  NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
2. Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Axle Hub Bolts
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