Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal and Installation

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.

NOTE:

Failure to take proper precautions when installing the drive shaft may result in damage to the drive shaft or the joint boots.

- When installing the drive shaft, be careful not to let joint boots touch other vehicle components, or the joint boots can be damaged.
- Insert joints only by hand. Never hit joint boots with a hammer.

- Tighten each nuts to specified torque referring to Rear Drive Shaft Components Rear Drive Shaft Components:Rear.