Removal [09/2020 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]
- SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR
- Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector from the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the rear speed sensor connector before performing this step.
- Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the rear speed sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
- Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.
- Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector from the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly.
- SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.NOTE:
- Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
- Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
- Disengage the 2 clamps.
- Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.
- Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
- Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
- SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.NOTE:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear disc brake caliper assembly from hanging by the rear flexible hose.
- Remove the 2 rear No. 1 disc brake caliper plates from the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
- REMOVE REAR DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36 [11/2021 - ]
- LOOSEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
*a Matchmark - Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
HINT:
If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
- Remove the bolt, nut and washer and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.NOTE:
Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.
- Remove the rear axle assembly from the rear drive shaft assembly.NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft boot.
HINT:
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly.
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR
- REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY