Rear Axle Hub: Removal: 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.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Speed Sensor Bolt

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      NOTE:

      Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  See step  2
5. REMOVE REAR DISC  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 16
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
   1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft and rear axle hub.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Rear Drive Shaft And Rear Axle Hub

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      NOTE:

      Do not punch the marks.

   2. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly With Bolts

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      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.
7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
   1. Loosen the 2 bolts.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts

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      NOTE:

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

   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.
      Fig 5: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolts And Nuts

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      NOTE:

      • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor rotor.
   3. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      Fig 6: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts

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      NOTE:

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

      HINT: 

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