Removal

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page EX-8)

3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:

• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake part of the axle shaft nut.

SST 09930-00010

NOTICE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While apply the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.

5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential side gear shaft.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect the drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.

(c) Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.

6. SECURE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

• After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
• The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.

Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)