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 INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH
Install a new rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.
Note
Do not damage the spline of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.
The rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH should be installed completely.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the spline of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH with Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT.
Coat the snap ring of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH with MP grease.
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Align the splines of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH and, using a brass bar and hammer, tap in the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Using MP grease, set the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH in the groove with the opening facing downwards and centered radially.
Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal LH and drive shaft inboard joint boot.
Make sure to follow the proper handling and installation procedures. If the rear drive shaft assembly LH is installed at too large an angle or slides too much, it may fall out of the groove of the tripod joint.
Do not tap the end of the rear drive outboard joint shaft assembly LH with a hammer, etc.
Tech Tips
Determine whether or not the rear drive shaft assembly LH is completely tapped in by checking for changes in sound or the reaction force of the brass bar.
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
INSPECT FOR OIL LEAK
INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER LH
INSTALL REAR WHEEL