REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.

1.  Drain the differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

2.  Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor from the hub support.

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3.  Remove the grommet of the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the bracket and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

4.  Remove the rear brake caliper component and suspend it in a place out of the way using a cable. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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5.  Remove the rear disc plate. (See REAR BRAKE DISC REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link from the lower lateral link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Disconnect the rear stabilizer control link from the lower lateral link. (With rear stabilizer) (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Disconnect the following parts from the hub support and remove the wheel hub component, dust cover, and hub support as a single unit. (See