Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR AXLE BEAM: REMOVAL

NOTICE:
When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

1. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) Removal

2. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

3. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal

4. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL Removal

5. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

9. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE Removal

10. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

11. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (w/ Floor Under Cover)

(a) Remove the nut, 2 bolts and rear floor side member cover LH.

12. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (w/ Floor Under Cover)

(a) Remove the 3 bolts.

(b) Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.

(b) Disengage the clip and remove the rear suspension brace sub-assembly.

14. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side) Removal

15. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side) Removal

17. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

18. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

19. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

20. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

21. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

22. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines while holding the rear brake tube flexible hose with a wrench.

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NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake line.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

(b) for LH Side

(1) Remove the bolt and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.

(c) for RH Side

(1) Remove the clip and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.

23. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake line.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting points.

(b) Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.

24. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

25. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side) Removal

26. REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

27. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE

(a) Remove the nut and rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear axle beam assembly.

28. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the rear No. 4 brake tube.

29. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH Removal

30. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

31. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH (w/ Wheel House Liner) Removal

32. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH (w/ Wheel House Liner)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

33. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Height Control Sensor) Removal

34. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH Removal

35. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

36. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

37. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

38. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

39. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

40. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear axle beam assembly with a jack using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools to replicate standard vehicle height conditions as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

(b) 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.

NOTICE:
Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear axle beam assembly.

41. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING LH

(a) Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that the mark aligns with the arrow mark on the rear axle carrier bushing LH. (If the rear axle beam assembly is reused.)

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(b) Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 ribs on the rear axle carrier bushing LH.

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NOTICE:
When removing the rear axle carrier bushing, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.

(c) Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly.

SST : 09710-26011

09710-05061

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09953-04030

09954-04020

09955-04051

09957-04010

09958-04011

SST : 09950-60010

09951-00530

NOTICE:
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

42. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHING RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.