Rear Axle Hub And Bearing: Removal

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REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD)
1. Using SST and hammer, unstake the staked part of the nut.
  SST 09930-00010
  
  NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
  
  Fig 1: Unstaking Axle Hub Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. While applying the brake, remove the lock axle hub nut.
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DISC (See INSPECTION )
REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION NO. 1 ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the shock absorber with bracket from the axle carrier.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Bolts With Bracket
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REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
1. for 2WD:
  1. Remove the 4 bolts, and axle hub and the bearing from the axle carrier.
    NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Axle Hub And Bearing Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. for 4WD:
  1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub and bearing.
  2. Remove the 4 bolts, and the axle hub and bearing from the axle carrier.
    NOTE: Do not place the hub and bearing's magnet rotor side so that it is facing downward, and do not allow the magnet rotor side to become damaged or contact foreign matter.
    
    Fig 4: Identifying Axle Hub And Bearing Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002