Rear Hub Unit Bearing: Removal

CAUTION:

Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded.

Release the parking brake.
Execute the brake maintenance mode. (CVT model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.

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Remove the axle nut while depressing the brake pedal.
Remove the parking brake assembly. (MT model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (REAR DISC BRAKE)>REMOVAL>EXCEPT FOR THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE MODEL .
Disconnect the bracket. (MT model)

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Remove the clamp hand brake cable, and disconnect the cable assembly hand brake. (MT model)

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Remove the rear disc rotor. (CVT model) Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC ROTOR>REMOVAL .
Disconnect the adapter cord EPB bracket. (CVT model)

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Remove the rear hub unit bearing and rear brake back plate.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the rear hub unit bearing.
- Do not get closer the tool which charged magnetism to the rear hub unit bearing.
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NOTE:
If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.

Preparation tool:

ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER (926470000)

ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)

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