Drivetrain

Removal

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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).


2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

4. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


5. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the parking brake assembly (See page ).


7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH PARKING BRAKE PLATE LH

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft with parking brake plate.

(b) Remove the O-ring.

8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH


(a) Using SST, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal.

SST: 09308-00010

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