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Removal





DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.





SST : 09930-00010

NOTICE:
Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.

3. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY Disassembly

4. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE Removal

7. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR Removal

8. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly

9. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING Disassembly

10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET Disassembly

11. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

12. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY Disassembly

13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Disassembly

14. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

17. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

19. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY Removal

21. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.





SST : 09520-01010

SST : 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot or drive shaft dust cover.
* Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.

22. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the hole snap ring.





23. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Component Tests and General Diagnostics