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. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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

3. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

5. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM 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 [4WD].)

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1 | Locknut (crimped-fix type)/Locknut (self-lock type) (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
2 | Rear trailing link and rear wheel hub component (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
3 | Rear drive shaft (See Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note.)
4 | Oil seal (See OIL SEAL (SIDE GEAR) REPLACEMENT.)
5 | Rear drive shaft clip (See Rear Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note.)

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.

Rear Drive Shaft 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.