REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install a new snap ring.

    2. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with MP grease.

    3. Set the snap ring with the opening side facing down.

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      Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

      Note


      • Make sure that the snap ring opening is facing downwards when installing the rear drive shaft assembly.

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

      • Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

      Tech Tips

      Whether or not the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft can be determined from the sound and feeling when tapping in the shaft.

  2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


    1. Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      56 N*m  { 571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. Install the differential support protector with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  8. INSTALL NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

    Tech Tips

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

  9. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

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