Rear Axle Carrier Removal

Suspension & Axle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Axle. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  3. REMOVE REAR DISC

  4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight System)

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

  6. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD

  7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM

  8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM

  9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Rear Axle Carrier -- Removal


HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Carrier Removal

  1. Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose from the shock absorber.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Carrier Removal

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.


3. REMOVE REAR DISC


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Carrier Removal

  1. Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Carrier Removal

  1. Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

    HINT:
    If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.


4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight System)
HINT:
Perform the procedure only when removing the RH side. (CAMRY_ACV40 RM0000011E1009X_01_0005.html)


5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the skid control sensor connector.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Axle.Axle System.Rear Axle Carrier Removal

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and hub and bearing assembly.



6. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD

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

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


7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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


8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

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

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


9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.