Removal [08/2016 - ]: Procedure

DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2016 - 03/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [03/2018 - 08/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2018 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2019 - ]
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - ]
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2016 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2019 - ]

REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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 rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

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While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
See step 3
REMOVE REAR DISC
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16 [10/2015 - ]

SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTE:

Prevent foreign matter from contacting the sensor tip.
Clean the rear speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.
Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

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REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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