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Rear Axle Hub: Removal

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  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
      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 from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link From Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm
      G04949531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
      Fig 3: Staking Rear Axle Shaft Nut
      G04944059Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut
  5. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper
      NOTE:
      • Hang the caliper with wire or equivalent.
      • Do not damage the brake flexible hose.
        • Fig 4: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Bolts
        G04944060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
  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. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  12. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER LH  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  14. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  15. 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 5: 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 6: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut
      G04949506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the nut, rear suspension attachment, and rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate Then remove the rear No 2 suspension arm
  16. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut from the rear No 1 suspension arm
      2. Fig 7: Locating Rear No 1 Suspension Arm Nut
      G04949507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the rear No. 1 suspension arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in) 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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 8: Identifying Spacers (SST Spacer) Onto Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm
      G05781773Courtesy 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 claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  17. 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 (0.0394 in.) 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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 9: Identifying Spacers (SST Spacer B) Onto Toe Control Link
      G05781786Courtesy 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 claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  18. 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 (0 0394 in.) 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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 10: Identifying Spacers (SST Spacer A) Onto Rear Upper No. 1 Control Arm
      G05781754Courtesy 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 claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  19. 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 (0.0394 in) 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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
      Fig 11: Identifying Spacers (SST Spacer A) Onto Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm
      G05781756Courtesy 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 claw are parallel.
      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle carrier.
    2. Remove the rear axle
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the boots.
      • Use a wire or equivalent to keep the drive shaft from hanging down.
  21. 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.
      Fig 12: Removing Bearing Dust Deflector
      G04944068Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. 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.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub and bearing from the rear axle carrier.
      Fig 13: 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.
      4. Fig 14: Locating Parking Brake Anchor Block With Nuts
      G04950030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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