Rear Driveshaft Installation (SH-AWD)

Rear Driveshaft Installation

NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean.

1. Apply 1.5-2.0g (0.05-0.07 oz) of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the whole splined surface (A). After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the differential.





2. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

3. Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the rear differential before installing the driveshaft (C).






4. Make sure the inboard joint (A) is installed all the way into the rear differential (B) and to ensure the stop ring (C) is properly seated.






5. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and install the rear drive shaft outboard joint (B) into the rear hub.

NOTE: When installing the outboard joint, support the knuckle. Make sure not to over extend the brake hose.






6. Loosely install a new flange bolt (A) onto lower arm B.






7. Install lower arm A, then loosely install a new flange bolt (B) and a new self-locking nut (C) with the washer (D).

NOTE: Position the "OUT" mark (E) on lower arm A toward the outside of the vehicle.





8. Place a floor jack under the lower arm B, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.

9. Tighten the two flange bolts and the self-locking nut to the specified torque values, then remove the floor jack.

10. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).





11. Install the spindle nut, then tighten it. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

12. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

13. Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

14. Lower the vehicle.

15. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.

16. Test-drive the vehicle.