Rear Driveshafts Removal
Rear Driveshafts RemovalSpecial Tools Required
Driveshaft remover 07AAD-S9VA000
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Drain the differential fluid.
4. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheels.
5. Lift up the locking tab (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove and discard the nut.
6. Remove the upper arm bolt.
7. Remove the rear damper.
8. Remove the lower arm B flange bolt.
9. Remove the ABS rear wheel sensor bracket.
10. Pull the knuckle outward, and disconnect the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear wheel hub using a plastic hammer.
11. Remove the rear driveshaft outboard joint.
12. Using the special tool, pry out both inboard joint (A) from the differential (B).
NOTE: This is a prying tool, do not strike it with a hammer.
13. Remove the rear driveshaft.