Axle Hub & Carrier: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Avalon, 2003 Toyota Avalon, and 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. On models with ABS, disconnect rear speed sensor. See Figure. On drum brake models, disconnect brakeline from flex hose, and plug openings. Remove brake drum.
- On disc brake models, remove rotor and caliper. Leaving flex hose attached, suspend caliper aside. On all models, remove 4 axle hub-to-axle carrier bolts, axle hub and "O" ring.
- Note position of nuts on suspension arms and strut rods for installation reference. Disconnect strut rod from axle carrier. Disconnect No. 1 and No. 2 lower suspension arms from axle carrier. Remove 2 bolts and nuts, and remove axle carrier.