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Removal [09/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2020 - ]

  2. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. 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.
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    2. 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.
  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.
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      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.
    2. Disengage the 2 clamps.
    3. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.
    4. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
      • SST: 09930-00010 
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

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    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
  6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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.

    2. Remove the 2 rear No. 1 disc brake caliper plates from the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
  7. REMOVE REAR DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  8. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  9. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  12. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  13. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  14. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  15. 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 - ]

  16. LOOSEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Loosen the rear upper control arm assembly nut.
      NOTE:
      • Do not remove the bolt and nut.
      • Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.
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  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. 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.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR 
    1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear No. 1 wheel bearing dust deflector.
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      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the rear axle carrier sub-assembly between aluminum plates in a vise.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts, rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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