Removal [06/2015 - 11/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2015 - ]
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH
See step 2
- SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.NOTE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
- Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear axle beam assembly.
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the No. 3 rear brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.NOTE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
- Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose RH from the rear axle beam assembly.
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the No. 3 rear brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.
- REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear brake tube flexible hose.NOTE:
- Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
- Remove the clip and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.
- Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH and rear brake tube flexible hose.
- Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear brake tube flexible hose.
- REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG
- Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.
- REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the rear No. 4 brake tube side.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH
- DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
See step 5
- SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
See step 3
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
See step 6
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH
See step 7
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH
See step 8
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY
- Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
*a Engine Lifter *b Wooden Block *c Attachment - - NOTE:Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.
- Remove the 2 bolts (A) and 2 nuts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.NOTE:
Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.
- Remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear axle beam assembly from the vehicle.
- Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DYNAMIC DAMPER LH
- REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DYNAMIC DAMPER
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH
- When reusing the rear axle beam assembly:
*a Matchmark *b Alignment mark - Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that it is aligned with the alignment mark of the rear axle carrier bushing LH.
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 ribs on the rear axle carrier bushing LH as shown in the illustration.
*a Bend Portion *b Turn *c Hold - Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly.
- SST: 09710-30041
- 09710-03221
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04020
- 09952-04010
- 09953-04030
- 09954-04020
- 09955-04011
- 09957-04010
- 09958-04011
- SST: 09950-60010
- 09951-00650
NOTE:- Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- When removing the rear axle carrier bushing LH, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.
- If the rear axle beam assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear axle beam assembly.
- SST: 09710-30041
- When reusing the rear axle beam assembly:
- REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH side.