Removal and Installation

REMOVAL





NOTICE:
- The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
- After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. RH side: REMOVE EXHAUST CENTER PIPE
a. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the exhaust center pipe from the front pipe.
b. Disconnect the 4 Wrings and remove the exhaust center pipe.
c. Support the front pipe securely.
d. Remove the gasket.





3. REMOVE COTTER PIN,LOCK CAP AND LOCK NUT
a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
b. While depressing the brake pedal, using a socket wrench (32 mm), remove the nut.





4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT





a. Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.

NOTICE: Do not punch to mark.

b. Using 8 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts and 3 washers, while applying the brakes.
c. Disconnect the inboard joint from the differential side gear shaft.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots and end cover.





d. Using a brass bar and hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive shaft to disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots, ABS speed sensor rotor of the drive shaft and oil seal of the axle hub bearing.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT
a. Install the drive shaft to the axle hub.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots and ABS speed sensor rotor of the drive shaft and oil seal of the axle hub bearing.

b. Align the matchmarks and connect the drive shaft to the side gear shaft.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the boots and end cover.

c. Using 8 mm hexagon wrench, install the 3 washers and 6 hexagon bolts, while applying the brakes.
Torque: 68 Nm (695 kgf-cm, 50 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft. lbs.)
3. INSTALL LOCK NUT, LOCK CAP AND COTTER PIN
a. While applying brakes, using a socket wrench (32 mm), install a new nut.
Torque: 289 Nm (2,950 kgf-cm, 213 ft. lbs.)
b. Install the lock cap and a new cotter pin. If the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned, tighten the nut further up to 60°.
4. RH side: INSTALL EXHAUST CENTER PIPE
a. Install a new gasket.
b. Install the exhaust center pipe to the 4 O-rings.
c. Connect the exhaust center pipe to the front pipe with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
5. CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
6. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL