REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. Stop the vehicle on a level place.

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      for Front Differential:


      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
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      for Rear Differential:


      1. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

      2. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

      3. Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the drain plug.

        Torque:
        49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


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      Remove the 3 nuts and differential support protector.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 differential support protector.

  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


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      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.

  5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


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      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft.

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

      Note


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

      • Be careful not to drop the rear drive shaft assembly.

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      Using a screwdriver, remove the snap ring.

  9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.