Rear Drive Shaft Removal/Installation

REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Caution:
^ Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (wheel side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while the vehicle is being serviced.

1. Drain the rear differential oil into a container.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. After installation, add the specified rear differential oil.
5. Inspect the rear wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.





Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note





1. Disengage the rear drive shaft using the SSTs.

Note:
^ Be careful not to damage the rear differential oil seal.

Clip Installation Note
1. Install a new clip onto the joint shaft with the opening facing upward. Ensure that the diameter of the clip does not exceed the specification on installation.





2. After installation, measure the outer diameter. If it exceeds the specification, repeat Steps 1 - 2 using a new clip.

Clip outer diameter specification 29.5 mm (1.16 in) max.