REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 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. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Refer to the instructions for Removal of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly Click here.

  3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL


    1. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential inspection plug and gasket.

    2. A019K3A

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

    3. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the rear differential drain plug with a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }
    4. A019P7N

      Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), temporarily install the differential inspection plug.

      Tech Tips

      Add differential oil before installing a new gasket and fully tightening the differential inspection plug.

  4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A019P2CE01

      Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09520-00031
      09520-01010

      Note

      When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.