Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE SHAFT: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

NOTICE:

w/ Navigation System:

After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL LH

3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID Removal

4. DISCONNECT REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose with union nut wrench while holding the flexible hose with a wrench.





NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.

(b) Remove the clip.

5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear disc brake cylinder.





NOTICE:
* Do not twist or bend the flexible hose.
* Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder.

6. REMOVE REAR DISC LH Removal

7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING LH Disassembly

8. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

9. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

11. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

12. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

13. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft together with the parking brake plate.





(b) Remove the O-ring.

14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH

(a) Using SST, tap out the oil seal.





SST : 09308-00010

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the axle housing hole.