Rear Axle

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Rear Drive Shaft

Exploded View RSU-24 (Part 1):

Exploded View RSU-24 (Part 2):

Exploded View RSU-25:

Exploded View RAX-7:

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to Exploded View RSU-24.





3. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the lock nut from the drive shaft.
^ Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the drive shaft using power tool.
^ Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and washers for installation.
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.
6. Remove the drive shaft.

CAUTION: When removing the drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the drive shaft joint. Do not excessively extend the slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL





^ Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
^ Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease leakage.
^ If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and washers for installation.
^ Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
Drive shaft lock nut: Refer to, "REAR DRIVE SHAFT".
Drive shaft inside flange bolts: Refer to, "REAR DRIVE SHAFT".