Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Testing and Inspection

2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.





3. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.





4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.





5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.





6. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the rear axle assembly LH Removal.

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft.





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
* Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.

9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.