Rear Axle Hub Removal

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link assembly.

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

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NOTICE:

Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

Remove the rear axle shaft nut.

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

NOTICE:

Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the No.1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.

Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

Remove the read disc.

Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   
2. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   

Using SST, remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe return spring.

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Using SST, remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe return spring.

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Slide the parking brake shoe, and remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw set.

Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.

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Remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.

HINT:

Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 hold down spring pin with your finger.

Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.

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Remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly.

HINT:

Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 hold down spring pin with your finger.

Remove the parking brake shoe lever.

Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.

Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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NOTICE:

1. Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
   
2. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
3. Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
   
4. If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
   
5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
   

Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear can be removed.

HINT:

Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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

NOTICE:

Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

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

NOTICE:

Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.

Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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NOTICE:

1. Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
   
2. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
3. Make sure that the SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
   
4. If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
   
5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
   

Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle assembly.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the boot.
   
2. Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
   

Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 rear wheel bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Hold the axle hub and bearing assembly in a vise between aluminium plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Remove the 4 bolts, axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, cable support bracket and parking brake plate.