Removal and Installation
HalfshaftPart 1:
Part 2:
Special Tool(s)
Material
Part 1:
Part 2:
Removal and Installation
1. CAUTION: Do not loosen the rear axle wheel end nut until after the wheel and tire assembly are removed from the vehicle. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is unloaded with the weight of the vehicle applied.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove and discard the rear axle wheel end nut.
^ To install, tighten to 275 Nm (203 ft. lbs.).
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.
Position the rear disc brake caliper aside.
1 Remove the rear disc brake caliper guide pin bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).
2 Remove the rear disc brake caliper. Using mechanic's wire, position the rear disc brake caliper aside.
5. Remove the rear brake disc.
6. Remove the rear toe link pinch bolt and rear toe link pinch bolt nut.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove the upper ball joint pinch bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove the stabilizer bar link and stabilizer bar link nut.
^ To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
9. CAUTION: Support the rear suspension upper arm to prevent boot damage when removing the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
Using a wood stick, approximately 450 mm (18 inch) long and 25 mm (1 inch) wide, support the rear suspension upper arm.
10. CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to separate the rear axle halfshaft assembly from the hub. Damage to the threads and internal CV joint components can result.
CAUTION: Once the rear axle halfshaft assembly separates from the hub, the knuckle will continue to pivot until the brake backing plate presses against the suspension lower arm. To prevent damage to the brake backing plate, immediately after separating the outboard CV joint from the hub, rest the knuckle on a cushioned support that is tall enough to keep the backing plate from pressing against the suspension lower arm.
Separate the halfshaft assembly from the hub.
1 Using the special tool, press the outboard CV joint until it is loose in the hub.
2 Remove the special tool.
3 Separate the outboard CV joint from the hub.
4 Support the knuckle.
11. CAUTION: Do not damage the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal or the machined sealing surface on the inboard CV joint housing.
CAUTION: Do not allow the splines on the inboard CV joint housing to touch the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal.
NOTE: A circlip retains the inboard CV joint housing to the differential side gear in the axle.
Using the special tool, disengage the inboard CV joint housing from the differential side gear.
12. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the stub shaft pilot bearing oil seal, install the special tool before removing the halfshaft from the axle.
Install the special tool.
13. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
14. CAUTION: Install and tighten the new axle wheel end nut to specification in a continuous rotation. Stopping the rotation during installation will cause the nylon lock to seat incorrectly. This will cause incorrect torque readings while tightening the axle wheel end nut and lead to bearing failure. Always install a new axle wheel end nut, after loosening or when not tightened to specifications, in a continuous rotation.
CAUTION: Install a new circlip every time the halfshaft is removed from the axle.
NOTE: Start one end of the circlip in the groove and work the circlip over the halfshaft and into the groove to prevent the circlip from overexpanding.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.