Rear Axle Hub: Removal

HINT.

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT  (See REMOVAL )
5. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See REMOVAL )
7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor.
      NOTE: Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Speed Sensor With Bolt

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8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET  (See DISASSEMBLY )
11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See DISASSEMBLY )
14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 2: Locating Parking Brake Cable With Nuts

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    1. Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly
15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
16. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the toe adjust plate and rear suspension member
    2. Loosen the nut.

       HINT.

       Do not remove the nut, the toe adjust plate and the toe control link sub-assembly.

       Fig 3: Identifying Matchmarks On Toe Adjust Plate And Rear Suspension Member

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    3. Remove the nut
       Fig 4: Locating Nut

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    4. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

       SST 09960-20010 (09961 -02060, 09961 -02060) 

       A: 

       1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more 

       NOTE: As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
       Fig 5: Identifying Clearance Between Arm And Spacers

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    5. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration

       SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060) 

       Fig 6: Separating Toe Control Link Sub-Assembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly

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       CAUTION: Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.
       NOTE:

       • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
       • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
       • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
       • Be careful not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
       • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
       • Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.

       If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
19. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    Fig 7: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Bolt

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    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly
       NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly 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.
21. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear No 2 wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       Fig 8: Removing Rear Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector

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22. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly between aluminum plates in a vise
       NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    Fig 9: Locating Rear Axle Hub Bolts

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