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Removal [12/2012 - 08/2016]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD) 
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    1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
      • SST: 09930-00010 
        1. 09931-00010
        2. 09931-00020
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
  3. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

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  4. REMOVE REAR DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  5. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) 
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    1. Disconnect the connector.
  6. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD) 
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    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier.
      NOTE:
      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
      • Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.
      • Clean the installation hole and the surface for the speed sensor every time the speed sensor is removed.
  7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD) 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
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  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD) 
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    1. Remove the 4 bolts from the rear axle carrier.
    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH.