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
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER LH
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
Note
Do not damage the drive shaft inboard joint boot.
Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal LH.
Tech Tips
Hook the SST claw at the position shown in the illustration to remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT SHAFT SNAP RING LH
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft inboard joint shaft snap ring LH.
Note
Do not damage the spline of the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly LH.