Installation

REAR DRIVE SHAFT





1) Insert BJ into rear housing splines.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage inner oil seal lip.

2) Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.

ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 921390000 ADAPTER

CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.

3) Tighten axle nut temporarily.





4) Using ST, install DOJ into differential. ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





5) Insert DOJ spline end into bore of side oil seal, and remove ST.

CAUTION: Do not allow DOJ splines to damage side oil seal. ST 28099PA090 SIDE OIL SEAL PROTECTOR





6) Align DOJ and differential splines.
7) Push housing to insert DOJ into differential.

NOTE; Make sure DOJ is inserted properly.

8) Connect crossmember reinforcement lower to cross- member (4 door model only).
9) Connect rear housing assembly to trailing link assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:
113 ± 15 N.m (11.5 ± 1.5 kg-m, 83 ± 11 ft-lb)

10) Connect rear housing assembly to lateral link assembly, and tighten self-locking nut.

Tightening torque:
137 ± 20 N.m (14 ±2 kg-m, 101 ± 14 ft-lb)

11) Install stabilizer bracket.
12) While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut using a socket wrench.

Tightening torque:
186 ± 20 N.m (19 ± 2 kg-m, 137 ± 14 ft-lb)

CAUTION:
- Use a new axle nut.
- Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
- Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.

13) After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.