Rear Drive Shaft
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLYCOMPONENTS:
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR TIRE
2. SEPARATE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET
a. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link assembly.
3. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO. 2
a. Remove the 2 nuts and differential support protector No. 2 from the suspension member brace.
4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
a. Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.
5. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
a. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the parking brake cable No. 3.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
a. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
b. While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.
7. SEPARATE SPEED SENSOR REAR
a. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
8. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
NOTICE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
b. Remove the caliper plates No. 1 from the brake caliper.
9. REMOVE REAR DISC
10. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO. 2
11. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO. 1
12. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1
13. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2
14. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Push the rear axle carrier toward the outside of the vehicle. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the joint boot and speed sensor.
^ Do not push out the rear axle carrier excessively.
^ Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly
SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040)
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
^ Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
16. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.
b. Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
c. Check that there is no excessive play in the radial directions of the inboard joint.
d. Check the boot for damage.
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
b. Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
c. Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
^ Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
HINT: Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling when driving it in.
d. Install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
2. INSTALL UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO. 2
3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO. 1
4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1
5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2
6. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET
a. Install the stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2 with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
7. INSTALL REAR DISC
8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
a. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly and caliper plates No. 1 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 54 Nm (551 kgf-cm, 40 ft. lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Do not twist the rear brake hose when installing the rear disc brake caliper.
^ Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads.
^ Do not overtighten the bolts because the hub carrier is made of aluminum and may be damaged.
9. INSTALL SPEED SENSOR REAR
a. Install the speed sensor to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Bolt (A) 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 inch lbs.)
Bolt (B) 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 inch lbs.)
NOTICE:
^ Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
^ Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
^ Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.
10. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
a. Install a new axle shaft nut.
Torque: 290 Nm (2,957 kgf-cm, 214 ft. lbs.)
b. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
11. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3
a. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 3 with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
13. FULLY TIGHTEN UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY REAR NO. 1
14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1
15. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2
16. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
a. Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
17. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO. 2
a. Install the differential support protector No. 2 to the rear suspension member brace with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 inch lbs.)
18. INSTALL REAR TIRE
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm)
19. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL