Removal
SUSPENSION: REAR AXLE BEAM: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Sedan Fixed Seat Type) Removal
3. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Sedan Fixed Seat Type) Removal
4. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
5. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
6. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/ ABS) Removal
7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE
(a) Using a union nut wrench, separate the brake tube from the flexible hose.
(b) Remove the clip and disconnect the flexible hose from the axle beam.
(c) Remove the nut and separate the brake tube.
8. SEPARATE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE
HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
9. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Using pliers, pinch both ends of the claw of cable clamp and flex the clamp to remove it.
(b) Remove the bolt and separate the parking brake cable.
(c) Remove the cable clamp from the parking brake cable.
HINT: Replace the clamp with a new one when installing the parking brake cable.
10. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
11. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH Removal
13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
14. LOOSEN REAR AXLE BEAM Removal
15. REMOVE REAR ABSORBER CAP (for Hatchback)
16. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH
17. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH
18. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LH Removal
19. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER RH
HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
20. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH Removal
21. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT: The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.
22. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the axle beam.