Vitara JLS (4Dr) 2WD L4-2.0L (2000)
6. Using special tools (B) & (C) indicated below, draw out axle shafts. For vehicle equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from axle
housing before drawing out axle shaft.
NOTE: Use care not to pull brake back plate along with shaft.
Special Tool
(C): 09943-35511
(B): 09942-15510
7. Remove Load Sensing Proportioning Valve (LSPV) stay from axle housing (if equipped with LSPV).
8. Remove brake back plate from rear axle housing.
9. Disconnect brake pipe from flexible hose and remove E-ring (front side).
10. For vehicle with ABS, disconnect wheel speed sensor coupler and remove harness clamp from chassis frame.
11. Remove brake pipe clamps and pipes from axle housing and disconnect breather hose from axle housing.