CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and rear axle hub and bearing assembly, and then insert the rear drive shaft assembly LH to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
Note
Do not damage the outboard joint boot.
Do not damage the rear speed sensor rotor.
Make sure that the speed sensor is free of foreign matter.
Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
| *a | Matchmark |
| *b | Turn |
| *c | Hold |
Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly LH and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
Using a screwdriver or an equivalent, hold the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
Install the rear drive shaft assembly LH with the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK