Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QA49
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Avalon Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB (for AWD): REMOVAL; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon [08/2020 -        ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
  • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear skid control sensor.

NOTICE:

  • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
  • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
  • Be careful not to damage the rear skid control sensor or connector cover.

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Protective Tape

4. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR

(a) Remove the bolt and the rear skid control sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

  • Keep the tip of the rear skid control sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
  • Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear skid control sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear skid control sensor.

5. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE REAR DISC

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7. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

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Matchmark

(b) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

HINT:

If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts, rear axle hub and bearing assembly and rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.