Rear Axle Carrier: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD)
1. Disconnect the connector from the skid control sensor.
  NOTE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Skid Control Sensor Connector
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SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD)
1. Remove the bolt and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
  - Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Speed Sensor Bolt
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REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
2. While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut
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SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly.
  NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
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REMOVE REAR DISC (See DISASSEMBLY )
SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3
1. Remove the nut, and separate the parking brake cable No.3.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Parking Brake Cable No.3 And Nut
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REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for 2WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY
1. Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly And Bolts
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2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and strut rod assembly rear.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Strut Rod Assembly Rear Bolts And Nuts
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SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1
1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.1.
  
  Fig 8: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No.1 Bolt And Nut
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SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2
1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2.
  
  Fig 9: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No.2 Bolt And Nut
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REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
  - Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
    
    Fig 10: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No.1 Bolt And Nut
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