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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. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

2.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.After installation, add the specified rear differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

5.Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note

Note

• Be careful not to damage the rear differential oil seal.

1.Disengage the rear drive shaft using the SSTs.

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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.

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