Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Replacement

3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG Removal

4. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal

5. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE Removal

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

Removal

HINT
It is necessary to remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when separating the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

8. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Use a jack and wooden block to support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





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(b) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

9. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

10. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

11. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear shock absorber.





NOTICE:
When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.