REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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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.  When working on the left side of vehicles, disconnect rear auto leveling sensor link lower side. (Vehicles with headlight auto leveling system) (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Drain the rear differential oil into a container. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

3.  Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo].)

4.  Remove the rear stabilizer. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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

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Trailing link, knuckle component
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Rear drive shaft
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Clip


Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note

1.  Disengage the rear drive shaft using the SSTs.

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


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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Clip outer diameter specification
29.5 mm {1.16 in} max.