Removal

AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

Removal

2. DISASSEMBLY PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

Disassembly

3. SEPARATE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the clip and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the parking brake plate sub-assembly.





5. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from rear axle carrier.





6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier.





7. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier.





8. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the cotter pin.

(b) Remove the nut.

(c) Install the SST (spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
As SST may get damaged, make sure the space between the toe control link sub-assembly LH and the spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

(d) Using SST, disconnect the toe control link sub-assembly LH from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.









SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02060

CAUTION:
Before working, apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and bolt tip of the SST.

NOTICE:
* Install SST so that the claw and body are parallel.
* Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
* Do not damage the toe-control link ball joint dust cover.
* Do not damage the toe-control link sub-assembly.
* Do not damage the parking brake plate sub-assembly.
* Do not damage the rear axle carrier.

9. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY

10. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Hold the drive shaft and remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.