Rear Axle Carrier: Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)

Fig 1: Removing Brake Caliper Bolts
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CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE HUB DEVIATION
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
2. Support the brake caliper securely.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Backlash And Deviation
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3. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash near the center of the axle hub.
  Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
  
  If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
4. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
  Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0028 in.)
  
  If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub.
5. Install the disc and brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 59 N.m (602 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf)
REMOVE DRIVE SHAFT LOCK NUT
1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the lock nut.
  SST 09930-00010
2. While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
  Torque: 216 N.m (2,200 kgf.cm, 159 ft.lbf)
HINT:

At the time of installation, use a new lock nut.
REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC
1. Remove the 2 bolts, brake caliper and disc.
  Torque: 59 N.m (602 kgf.cm, 44 ft.lbf)
2. Support the brake caliper securely.
Fig 3: Removing Drive Shaft Lock Nut Using SST And A Hammer
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REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR
1. Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor from the axle carrier.
  Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf.cm, 71 in.lbf)
2. Remove the bolt, and disconnect the wire harness clamp from the axle carrier.
  Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
Fig 4: Identifying ABS Speed Sensor Bolt
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LOOSEN 2 NUTS ON LOWER SIDE OF SHOCK ABSORBER
Torque: 173 N.m (1,765 kgf.cm, 128 ft.lbf)

HINT:

Don't remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

Fig 5: Identifying Lower Shock Absorber Nuts
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DISCONNECT STRUT ROD
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the strut rod from the rear axle carrier.

Torque: 78 N.m (796 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Don't turn the nut.

HINT:

At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the No. 1 lower suspension arm from the rear axle carrier.

Torque: 103 N.m (1,051 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)

NOTE: Don't turn the nut.

HINT:

At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolt.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 49 N.m (500 kgf.cm, 36 ft.lbf)
  
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, please refer to the following items.
  - Use a new nut.
  - After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nut.
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Lower Suspension Arm
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2. Using SST, disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the rear axle carrier.
  SST 09610-20012
Fig 7: Disconnecting No. 2 Lower Suspension Arm From Rear Axle Carrier Using SST
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DISCONNECT DRIVE SHAFT
Using a plastic hammer, disconnect the drive shaft from the axle hub.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.
REMOVE AXLE CARRIER WITH AXLE HUB
1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and 4 washers on the lower side of the shock absorber.
  HINT:
  
  At the time of installation, coat the nut's thread with engine oil.
2. Remove the axle carrier with axle hub.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS speed sensor rotor.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Drive Shaft From Axle Hub Using A Plastic Hammer
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