Axle Hub, Carrier & Shaft: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel. Using a dial indicator, check bearing play in axial direction. It should be less than .002" (.05 mm). Disconnect brake tube at wheel cylinder. Plug tube openings.
- Remove 4 bolts retaining axle hub to axle carrier.
- Remove axle hub and "O" ring. Remove nuts and and bolts holding axle carrier to strut rod, shock absorber, and front and rear suspension arms. Note position of nuts on suspension arms and strut rods. Remove axle carrier.