Rear Driveshaft Installation

Rear Driveshaft Installation

NOTE: Before starting the installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are free of dirt or dust.

1. Apply 1.5-2.0 g (0.05-0.07 oz) of grease 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. Replace the new set ring (A) in the set ring groove of the differential.





3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent or brake cleaner, and dry with compressed air. Insert the inboard end (B) of the driveshaft into the differential (C) until the set ring locks in the groove (D).
4. 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.





5. Install the flange bolt (A) onto lower arm B.





6. Install lower arm A.





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





8. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the rear wheel, then install the rear wheels.
9. Turn the rear wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.
10. Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.