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Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]

  3. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
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      1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
        • SST: 09930-00010 
        NOTE:

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

      2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear axle shaft nut while applying the brakes.
  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side with Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]

  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  13. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
        NOTE:

        Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
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      *a Matchmark - -
      1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Do not push the rear axle hub and bearing assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
        • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
        • Do not deform the rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly.
        • Do not damage the deflector.
      3. If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
      4. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.
        • SST: 09520-01011 
        • SST: 09520-20010 
          1. 09521-02010
          2. 09521-02040
          3. 09521-02060
        NOTE:
        • Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
        • Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.
        • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
        • When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.
  15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING 
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      1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring.