REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A015YIBE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.

  3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01631D

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Hang the caliper with wire or equivalent.

  4. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A015ZN1E01

      Put matchmarks on the rear disc and rear axle hub.

    2. A0163A5

      Release the parking brake and remove the rear disc.

      Tech Tips

      If the disc cannot be removed easily, turn and press firmly the shoe adjuster until the wheel comes free.

  5. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A0163AZ

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A015YQ6

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.

  7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A0161WX

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING


    1. A0162OPE01

      Using SST, remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe return tension spring.

      SST
      09703-30011

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING


    1. A0160DOE02

      Using SST, remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe return tension spring.

      SST
      09703-30011

  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET


    1. A015ZVW

      Spread apart the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly and No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly, and remove the parking brake shoe adjusting screw set.

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162W9E02

      Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.

      SST
      09718-00011

    2. Remove the No. 1 parking brake shoe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162DWE04

      Using SST, remove the No. 1 shoe hold down spring cup, No. 1 compression spring and No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin.

      SST
      09718-00011

    2. Remove the No. 2 parking brake shoe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the service hole to retain the No. 1 shoe hold down spring pin with your finger.

  13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160F2

      Remove the parking brake shoe lever sub-assembly.

  14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161G3

      Remove the 2 nuts, and separate the parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161UFE02

      Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162S7

      Remove the nut.

    2. A01618RE01

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A
      1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, separate the rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A015ZA0E01

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier.

      • Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.

      If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

    4. A0161PB

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Push the rear axle assembly downward.

  17. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161WME01

      Put matchmarks on the toe adjust plate and rear suspension member.

    2. Loosen the nut.

      Tech Tips

      Do not remove the nut, the toe adjust plate and the toe control link sub-assembly.

    3. A01626C

      Remove the nut.

    4. A0162N9E01

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A
      1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    5. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A0162U2E01

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.

      • Be careful not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.

      If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01613FE01

      Remove the bolt, nut, and washer, and separate the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier.

    2. A016042E01

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01632N

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the boot.

      • Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

  21. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A015YYVE04

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

      SST
      09520-01010
      09520-24010   ( 09520-32040 )

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot or drive shaft dust cover.

      • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

  22. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING


    1. A015ZXZ

      Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.

  23. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160ES

      Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.

    2. Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

    3. Check that there is no excessive play in the radial directions of the inboard joint.

    4. Check the boot for damage.

    5. A01626LE05

      Check whether the drive shaft dimensions are within the following specifications.

      Tech Tips

      The following table shows dimension (A) of the drive shaft.

      Reference Dimension (A)
      LH 675.9 mm (26.61 in.)
      RH 721.9 mm (28.42 in.)