REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
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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
(See Clip Installation Note)
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Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note
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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