Rear

Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Undo caulking (1) of drive shaft nut (2) and then remove drive shaft nut.





2. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
3. Remove rear drive shaft flange nuts (1), and then remove rear drive shaft.





Installation
Install drive shaft assembly by reversing removal procedure and noting the following points.

CAUTION:
^ Protect boots from any damage, preventing them from unnecessary contact while installing drive shaft.
^ Do not hit joint boot with hammer. Inserting joint only by hands is allowed.

^ Tighten each nuts to specified torque.