REAR AXLE HUB (for 4WD): 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 
2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
   1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE: Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor Bolt

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3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  (See REPLACEMENT  )
5. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
   1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and axle hub.
      NOTE: Do not punch the marks.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Drive Shaft & Axle Hub

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   2. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Do not rotate the drive shaft with the rear axle hub and bearing assembly removed.
      • Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the parking brake assembly from hanging down by the parking brake cable assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Hub & Bearing Assembly Bolts

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7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Loosen the 2 bolts.
      NOTE: Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts

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   2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring Bolts & Nuts

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   3. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

      HINT:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts & Nuts

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