Rear Axle Shaft: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

   Torque: 131 N*m (1,340 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

2. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE 
   1. Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.

      SST 09023-00101 

      Torque: 15 N*m (150 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      14 N*m (143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf) for use with SST 

      Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Line Using SST

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3. REMOVE REAR DISC 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 washers, brake cylinder and disc.

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

4. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove parking brake assembly (see DISASSEMBLY ).
      Fig 2: Removing 2 Bolts From Brake Cylinder

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5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the 4 nuts.

      Torque: 123 N*m (1,250 kgf*cm, 91 ft.*lbf) 

   2. Pull out the axle shaft assembly.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
   3. Remove the O-ring from the bearing case.
      Fig 3: Removing 4 Nuts

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6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL 
   1. Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

      SST 09308-00010 

      Fig 4: Removing Rear Axle Shaft Oil Seal Using SST

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