REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Install a new snap ring.

    2. Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with MP grease No. 2.

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

    4. A000NB3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Snap Ring Opening is Facing Downwards

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

      Note


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

      • 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 the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be known from the sound or feeling when driving it in.

  2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  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 LH with the 2 new 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.