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Rear Axle Hub: Removal

HINT:

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET 
    1. Remove the bolt and load sensing valve sensor bracket from the toe control link sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Locating Load Sensing Valve Sensor Bracket Bolt
      G04944057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link With Nut
      G04949531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft LH nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft LH nut.
      Fig 3: Staking Rear Axle Shaft Nut
      G04944059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Hang the caliper with wire or equivalent.
      • Do not damage the brake hose.
        Fig 4: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
        G04944060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear speed sensor.
      2. Fig 5: Locating Rear Speed Sensor With Bolts
      G04944002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  14. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil suspension)  (See REMOVAL )
  15. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air suspension)  (See REMOVAL )
  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a plastic-faced hammer or equivalent, strike the part labeled A from the rear of the vehicle to maintain the clearance at the slide pin area.
      Fig 6: Tapping Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm
      G04949505Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut, washer, bolt and No. 2 suspension arm from the axle carrier.
      Fig 7: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut
      G04949506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut, rear suspension attachment sub-assembly, and rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate. Then remove the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  17. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut from the rear No. 1 suspension arm.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the rear No. 1 suspension arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.
      Fig 8: Locating Rear No 1 Suspension Arm Nut
      G04949507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
        Fig 9: Disconnecting Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm From Axle Carrier
        G04949508Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the axle carrier.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  18. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the toe control link so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02060) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
        Fig 10: Disconnecting Toe Control Link From Axle Carrier
        G04949517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the axle carrier.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  19. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 1 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02050) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
        Fig 11: Disconnecting Upper No. 1 Control Arm From Axle Carrier
        G04949493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, disconnect the upper No. 1 control arm from the axle carrier.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  20. DISCONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 2 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm between the arm and spacers.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02050) 

      NOTE:
      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.
      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm or less.
        Fig 12: Disconnecting Upper No. 2 Control Arm From Axle Carrier
        G04949495Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, disconnect the upper No. 2 control arm from the axle carrier.

      SST 09960-20010 (09961-02010) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  21. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
    2. Remove the rear axle assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the boots.
      • Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
  22. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the bearing dust deflector from the rear axle carrier.
      NOTE: Be careful not to dent or damage the axle carrier, as it is made of aluminum.
  23. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Hold the axle hub and bearing in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
      Fig 13: Removing Bearing Dust Deflector From Rear Axle Carrier
      G04944068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub and bearing from the rear axle carrier.
      Fig 14: Locating Axle Hub Bolts
      G04944069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 nuts, parking brake anchor block, parking brake cable support bracket, and parking brake plate from the rear axle carrier.
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