DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DRAIN HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID


    1. A01NH98E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Filler Plug
      *2 Drain Plug

      Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, remove the filler plug and gasket.

    2. Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, remove the drain plug and gasket.

    3. Using a hexagon socket wrench 10 mm, install the drain plug and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)


    1. A01NH05

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 2 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01NH71

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note


      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the rear speed sensor tip.

      • Clean the rear speed sensor installation hole and the contact surfaces every time the rear speed sensor is removed.

      • Do not twist or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor during removal from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to prevent it from being damaged.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01NEQVE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the rear drive shaft assembly may be damaged.

    2. A01NENF

      While applying the parking brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut from the rear drive shaft assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. A01NFBI

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NGSG

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH75E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, washers and rear drive shaft assembly.

    3. A01NG7QE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      Note

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    4. A01NDTTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

    5. A01NF2O

      Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    6. Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly toward the outside of the vehicle and remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFHOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 LH Side
      *2 RH Side

      Using SST, remove the side gear shaft.

      SST
      09520-24010   ( 09520-04010, 09520-32040 )

      Note

      Do not damage the oil seal.

    2. A01NGUG

      Using 2 screwdrivers and a hammer, remove the side gear shaft snap ring.

  11. REMOVE DUST COVER


    1. A01NHRH

      Clamp the side gear shaft in a vise.

      Note

      Do not damage the side gear shaft.

    2. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, remove the dust cover.