REAR AXLE HUB > REMOVAL

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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.

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



1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).



2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

  1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

    NOTICE:
    When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.



    C232355

  1. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

  1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).

  1. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

  1. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.

  1. Release the parking brake.



3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    B269941

  1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.

  1. Disengage the clip.

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.



5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)


    B274561

  1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.

  1. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.

    NOTICE:
    Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.



6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)


    B263501

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.



7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    B263505

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.



8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for LHD)

  1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.



    C232718E01

  1. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Lock Nut
    *2
    		Adjusting Nut



9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    B269942

  1. Remove the screw <E>.

  1. Disengage the 2 clips.

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.



10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    C232459

  1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.



11. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for RHD)

  1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.



    C232733E01

  1. Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Lock Nut
    *2
    		Adjusting Nut



12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    C234168

  1. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.



13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR


    C233586E01

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



14. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    C232634

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



    C232723

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



    C232724E01

  1. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
    *2
    		Clip
    *3
    		Offset Wrench (14 mm)

    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.



15. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


    C212215

  1. Remove the bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.

  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.



16. REMOVE REAR DISC


    C232631E01

  1. Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Matchmark

  1. Remove the rear disc.



17. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    C232370

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

    NOTICE:
    Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.



18. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


    C211873

  1. Remove the 4 bolts, rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.