
REMOVAL OF REAR AXLE HUB
1. JACK UP AND SUPPORT VEHICLE AND REMOVE WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
Remove the brake caliper from the axle carrier and suspend it with wire.
3. REMOVE ROTOR DISC
(See page BR-39)
4. CHECK BEARING PLAY IN AXIAL DIRECTION
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If not within specification, disassemble and inspect axle hub.
5. CHECK AXLE SHAFT FLANGE RUNOUT
Limit: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If not within specification, replace the axle shaft.
6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page RA-16)
7. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
(See page BR-39)
8. DISCONNECT NO.1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FROM AXLE CARRIER
(a) Remove the nut from axle carrier.
(b) Using SST, disconnect the No.1 lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.
SST 09611-22012