Removal and Installation

Part 1 Of 2:

Part 2 Of 2:

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
Torque: 131 Nm (1,340 kgf-cm, 97 ft. lbs.)
2. DRAIN HYPOID GEAR OIL
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.)
3. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINES





a. Using SST, disconnect the brake line and remove the clip.
SST 09023-00100
Torque: 15 Nm (150 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
4. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLES
a. Remove the 2 clips, pin and disconnect the parking brake cable from the bellcrank.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.





5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFTS
a. Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,250 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Pull out the axle shaft assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.





6. DISCONNECT REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
a. Place matchmarks on the propeller shaft and differential flange.
b. Remove the 4 nuts, washers, bolts and disconnect the propeller shaft.
Torque: 106 Nm (1,080 kgf-cm, 78 ft. lbs.)
c. Support the propeller shaft securely.





7. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 10 nuts, washers and differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the installation surface.

Torque: 72 Nm (740 kgf-cm, 53 ft. lbs.)
b. Remove the gasket.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

HINT: After installation, fill the rear differential with hypoid gear oil, fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid, bleed brake system, check for leaks and check the ABS speed sensor signal.