REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  4. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

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  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

    1. C188744C02

      *a

      Matchmark

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

    2. C296105C02

      *a

      Matchmark

      *b

      Turn

      *c

      Hold

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

    3. Using a screwdriver or an equivalent, hold the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

    4. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

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

    6. C188738

      Using a plastic-faced hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

      Note:

      • Do not damage the outboard joint boot.

      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly LH.

      • Do not damage the rear speed sensor rotor.

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