Repair Procedures

Replacement

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire from rear hub.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

3. Remove the split pin, then remove castle nut(A) and washer from the front hub under applying the break.

Tightening torque :
200 - 280N.m (20.0 - 28.0kgf.m, 144.6 - 202.5lb-ft)





4. Loosen the mount bolts and then remove the bracket(A).




5. Loosen the muffler mount nut and then remove the muffler(A).

Tightening torque :
40 - 60N.m (4.0 - 6.0, 28.9kgf.m~43.3lb-ft)










Tightening torque :
40 - 60N.m (4.0 - 6.0kgf.m, 28.9 - 43.3lb-ft)





6. Remove the rear muffler(A).




7. Loosen the mount bolts and then aluminum cover(A).

Tightening torque :
5 - 8N.m (0.5 - 0.8kgf.m, 3.6 - 5.7lb-ft)





8. Loosen the propeller shaft rear mount bolts(A).

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5lb-ft)





9. Remove the bracket(A)




10. Remove the differential carrier assembly mount bolts(B)

Tightening torque :
80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3lb-ft)






Tightening torque :
80 - 100N.m (8.0 - 10.0kgf.m, 57.8 - 72.3lb-ft)





11. Remove the rear drive shaft assembly(B).




12. Insert a pry bar(A) between the differential case(A) and joint case, and separate the driveshaft(B) from the differential case.




13. Installation is the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Use a pry bar(A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
- Do not insert the pry bar(A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
- Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
- Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
- Support the driveshaft properly.
- Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.
- Do not take the drive shaft a part. Please, replace drive shaft with assembly.

Inspection

1. Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
2. Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
3. Check the splines for wear and damage.
4. Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.




5. Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.