3.
Remove castle nut(A) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque :
240.2~269.6N.m(24.5~27.5Kgf.m, 177.2~198.9lb.ft)
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheel and tire from rear hub.
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.
Remove castle nut(A) from the front hub under applying the break.
Tightening torque :
240.2~269.6N.m(24.5~27.5Kgf.m, 177.2~198.9lb.ft)
Remove the rear strut assembly mounting bolt(A).
Remove the assist arm(A) and the trailing arm(B) from the rear axle carrier.
Remove the rear assist arm ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).
Remove the rear stabilizer link(A) from the rear axle carrier.
Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (A), and then place the brake caliper assembly (B) with wire as shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque :
83.3~98.0N.m(8.5~10.0Kgf.m, 61.4~72.3 lb.ft)
Remove the wheel speed sensor(A) and the parking brake cable(B) from the rear axle carrier.
Disconnect the rear shaft end(A) from knuckle.
Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential case and joint case , and separate the driveshaft (B) from the differential case.
Use a pry bar being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.
