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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: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G05296064Courtesy 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: Removing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut
      G05296344Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  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 sub-assembly.
  14. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.
      Fig 3: Locating No. 2 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly With Nut
      G05297377Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear 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.
        Fig 4: Separating No. 2 Upper Control Arm Assembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
        G05830380Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • 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: Locating No. 1 Rear Upper Control Arm Assembly With Bolt, Washer And Nut
      G05296347Courtesy 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 No. 1 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G05830382Courtesy 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.
  18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Locating No. 2 Rear Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt And Nut
      G05830383Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly 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 Sub-Assembly From Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
        G05830384Courtesy 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 sub-assembly.
      Fig 9: Removing No. 2 Rear Wheel Bearing Dust Deflector
      G05296351Courtesy 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: Locating Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly With Bolts
      G05752054Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.
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