Rear Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION





Caution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (wheel side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note





1. Deform the metal cover of the oil seal using a bar, and disengage the drive shaft.

Note:
^ Oil seal cannot be reused. Always replace the oil seal with a new one.

Clip Installation Note





1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.
2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1-2 using a new clip.
Outer diameter specification 26.0 mm (1.02 inch) maximum