CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during the rear drive shaft assembly LH removal/installation are shown below.
| Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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| Rear wheel alignment adjustment |
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| Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH*1 | Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH | Automatic headlight beam level control system | |
| Suspension, tires, etc. (The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)*1 |
*1: w/ Height Control Sensor
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear differential carrier assembly.
Note
Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
Do not damage the inboard joint boot LH.
Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
When removing the rear drive shaft assembly LH, keep it level.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.