Rear Axle Beam Removal

Disengage the 3 claws and clip, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel LH.

Disengage the 3 claws and clip, and then remove the lower instrument panel finish panel RH.

Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips and 2 guides, and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nu to completely release the parking brake cable.

Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

Remove the bolt.

Disengage the clamp and separate the rear speed sensor wire from the rear axle beam.

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

Release the parking brake and remove the rear brake drum.

HINT:

If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedure.

1. Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.
   

2. Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.
   

Remove the parking brake lever protector from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

Remove the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

HINT:

Insert an offset wrench (14 mm) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear axle beam.

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.

Remove the rear disc.

HINT:

Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), separate the No. 4 rear brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose with a wrench.

NOTICE:

1. Do not bend or damage the brake line.
   
2. Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line from the clip or bracket.
   

Remove the clip and disconnect the rear flexible hose LH.

Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), remove the No. 4 rear brake tube.

Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

Remove the rear axle beam damper.

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Be sure to loosen the nuts.

Support the rear axle beam assembly using a jack and wooden block.

NOTICE:

Do not excessively jack up the rear axle beam assembly.

Remove the nut and rear No. 1 shock absorber retainer.

Separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring LH (lower side).

Support the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and rear axle beam assembly.

NOTICE:

Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

Place matchmarks on the 2 notches of the rear axle carrier bushing and rear axle beam assembly.

Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear axle carrier bushing rib.

NOTICE:

1. When removing the rear axle carrier bushing, do not erase the matchmarks on the rear axle beam assembly.
   
2. If the axle beam has been scratched, apply the paint to the axle beam assembly.
   

Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing from the rear axle beam assembly.

SST

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