Removal...
Axle
Tools Required:
~Hub Remover Replacer T81P-1104-C
~Metric Hub Remover Adapter T83P-1104-BH
~Hub Bearing Service Adapter T86P-1104-A1
~CV Joint Remover T89P-3514-A
~Differential Plug T89P-4850-B
~Torx Holding Tool T93P-5494-A
Removal
CAUTION:
Do not begin this removal procedure unless the following parts are available:
~A new hub retainer nut (Step 1)
~A new inboard CV joint stub shaft circlip
~A new differential oil seal
Once removed, these parts must not be reused during assembly. Their torque holding ability or retention capability is diminished during removal.
NOTE:
Before raising vehicle, turn off air suspension switch located in luggage compartment.
1. Working from the right side of vehicle, remove wheelcover/hub cover and remove hub retainer nut using 36mm socket. Loosen wheel lug nuts.
CAUTION:
A frame contact hoist must be used to avoid damage to the halfshafts and/or halfshaft boots.
2. Raise vehicle on a frame contact hoist. Refer to «Section 00-02».
3. Remove wheel lug nuts and remove rear wheel and tire assembly.
CAUTION:
Damage to the ABS sensors may result if they are not removed BEFORE removing the halfshafts.
4. Remove anti-lock brake (ABS) sensors.
5. Using needle nose pliers, slide parking brake cable adjusting clip downward until cable is free.
6. Remove parking brake cable from brake caliper.
7. Remove upper and lower caliper retaining bolts.
8. Remove caliper assembly from rotor. Refer to «Section 06-04».
9. Carefully wire caliper to brake junction bracket as shown.
WARNING:
EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN NOT TO STRETCH, TWIST OR KINK BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
10. Remove upper control arm bolt and nut.
11. Wire upper control arm to upper shock absorber so that it does not interfere with or damage CV joint boots when halfshaft is removed.
CAUTION:
Failure to mark this position will result in bushing wind-up on assembly and incorrect ride height, causing misalignment and premature tire wear.
NOTE:
When upper control arm bolt is removed from the knuckle, the lower bushings will return to their relaxed positions.
12. Using a paint marker, mark the position of the lower control arm in relation to the knuckle with the lower bushings in their relaxed position.
13. Attach Hub Remover/Replacer T81P-1104-C, Metric Hub Remover Adapter T83P-1104-BH and Hub Bearing Service Adapter T86P-1104-A1 to hub studs as shown. Turn wrench counterclockwise until halfshaft is free in hub.
14. Using Torx Holding Tool T93P-5494-A hold bolt and loosen lower rear nut and remove.
15. Using Torx Holding Tool T93P-5494-A hold bolt and loosen lower front nut and remove.
16. Push CV joint stub shaft inboard through hub while positioning CV joint and knuckle to allow the front lower bolt to clear CV joint and remove bolt.
NOTE:
Washers are positioned between lower arm and bushing. These washers must be reinstalled.
17. Remove and save washers (one washer for each lower control arm bolt).
18. Remove rear bolt, washer and knuckle assembly.
19. Remove RH halfshaft (inboard CV joint) from differential housing using CV Joint Remover T89P-3514-A. Push tool inboard (toward carrier).
CAUTION:
Extreme care must be taken not to damage the differential oil seal, case, CV joint boot or axle. Differential oil seals must be replaced when halfshaft (CV joint) has been removed.
20. Remove halfshaft assembly from vehicle.
21. Insert Differential Plug T89P-4850-B into differential housing to prevent lubricant loss.
