Toyota Camry (XV70): Removal

(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.

(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.

(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.

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

(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.