Removal

AXLE: REAR AXLE CARRIER: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt and separate the flexible hose from the shock absorber.





(b) 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.

3. REMOVE REAR DISC Disassembly
4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR CONNECTOR Removal
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY Removal
6. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD
(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear strut rod (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
HINT: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM





(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
HINT: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM





(a) Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
HINT: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.