REAR AXLE CARRIER > 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 REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


  1. for LH Side:



      C232810

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.

    2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.



  1. for RH Side:



      C232811

    1. Remove the bolt and nut.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.



14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR


    C233586E01

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



15. 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.



16. 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.



17. REMOVE REAR DISC


    C232631E01

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

  1. Remove the rear disc.



18. 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.



19. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)


    E220665E01

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Disconnect the connector.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Clamp
    *2
    		Guide

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.



20. 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.



21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    C229549

  1. Remove the nut.



    C229550E01

  1. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		1 mm or more

    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02060)

    NOTICE:
    As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.



  1. Using SST, separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.


    C229548E01


    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Tie the string without any slack.
    		*b
    		Place a wrench here.
    V100135
    		Turn
    		V100136
    		Grease
    SST
    09960-20010   (09961-02010, 09961-02060)

    CAUTION:
    Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

    NOTICE:
    1. Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
    2. Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
    3. Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
    4. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.



    C229547E01

  1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *a
    		Matchmarks

  1. Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.



22. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    C232816

  1. Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).
    Text in Illustration 
    V100135
    		Bolt (A)
    V100136
    		Bolt (B)
    V100137
    		Bolt (C)

    NOTICE:
    1. Since stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.
    2. Do not remove the bolts.



    C234162E01

  1. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Wooden Block
    *2
    		Jack

    CAUTION:
    Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    NOTICE:
    1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
    2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.



    C232816E01

  1. Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
    V100135
    		Bolt (A)
    V100136
    		Bolt (B)
    V100137
    		Bolt (C)

  1. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

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

    NOTICE:
    Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.