Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure
- DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
- 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.
- Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear axle shaft nut while applying the brakes.
- Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side with Height Control Sensor)
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 - REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
*a Matchmark - - - Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear differential carrier assembly.
- SST: 09520-01011
- SST: 09520-20010
- 09521-02010
- 09521-02040
- 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.
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING