Removal and Installation

Rear Drive Shaft Removal and Installation
Removal





1. Remove caulking of drive shaft nut (2) and then remove drive shaft nut and washer (1).
2. Remove tire and drain rear differential oil.
3. Hoist vehicle.





4. Remove parking brake wire mounting bolt (1), rear control rod outer bolts (2) and rear trailing rod rear bolt (3).





5. Install used clamp (2) to differential side joint (1) and pull out drive shaft from rear differential gear case by using tire lever (3).
6. Remove drive shaft.

Installation
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and noting following points.
^ Be sure to use new drive shaft nut (1).
Tightening torque
Rear control rod outer bolt (a): 95 Nm (9.5 kgf-cm, 68.5 ft. lbs.)
Rear trailing rod rear bolt (b): 95 Nm (9.5 kgf-cm, 68.5 ft. lbs.)
Drive shaft nut (c): 175 Nm (17.5 kgf-cm, 126.5 ft. lbs.)
^ Clean rear wheel bearing oil seal and then apply grease. Replace it if required.
"A": Grease 99000-25010
^ Apply sealant to drain plug for rear differential gear case.
^ Fill rear differential gear case with oil as specified.





CAUTION:
^ Protect oil seals and boots from any damage, preventing them form unnecessary contact while installing drive shaft.
^ Do not hit joint boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.
^ Make sure that differential side joint is inserted fully and its snap ring is seated as it was.