RX400h · Service Manual DRIVE LINE

REMOVAL

Removal / installation


1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

  1. C108170E01
    Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
    SST
    09930-00010  

    NOTICE:
    Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

  1. While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.


3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

  1. C108209
    Remove the bolt 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.


4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

  1. C108172
    Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly.

    NOTICE:
    Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.


5. REMOVE REAR DISC

  1. F045499E01
    Put matchmarks on the rear disc and the axle hub.

  1. D028126
    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.


6. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3

  1. C107671J01
    Remove the nut, and separate the parking brake cable No.3.


7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

  1. C108173
    Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.


8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

  1. Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.

  1. C108174
    Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and strut rod assembly rear.


9. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1

  1. C108206
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.1.


10. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2

  1. C108207
    Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2.


11. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. C108208
    Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.

    NOTICE:
    1. Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
    2. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.


12. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

  1. C108295E01
    Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.

  1. Remove the 4 nuts, washers and rear drive shaft assembly.

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