Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1.REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2.DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
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3.DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
| *1 | Union Nut Wrench |
Secure the rear flexible hose with a wrench, and using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake tube.
Do not bend or damage the brake tube.
Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake tube from the connecting point.
Detach the clip and disconnect the rear flexible hose.
| *A | for except Wagon |
| *B | for Wagon |
Remove the bolt and disconnect the brake tube.
4.REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
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5.REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR
Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.
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6.DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
7.REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE
Remove the 4 nuts.
Pull out the rear axle shaft with backing plate from the rear axle housing.
Place a container below, because the differential oil will leak.
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8.REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING CASE O-RING LH
Remove the rear axle bearing case O-ring LH from the rear axle housing.
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9.REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH
Using SST, tap out the rear axle shaft oil seal LH.
Be careful not to damage the rear axle housing hole.