Removal

DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
- The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR Removal
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT





(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
SST: 09930-00010
NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY Disassembly
5. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY Removal
7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY





(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
NOTICE: Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.