Rear Axle
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal Service Points
Drive Shaft Nut Removal
Drive Shaft Removal
1. Push the lower part of the knuckle to the outside of the vehicle, and then separate the drive shaft from the differential carrier. At this time, use a tire lever or similar to separate the drive shaft connection.
2. Use the special tool as a cover not to let foreign objects get into the differential carrier.
Installation Service Points
>A< Drive Shaft Installation
CAUTION:
1. Be cautious to ensure that the differential carrier oil seal is not damaged by the drive shaft spline.
2. The right drive shaft for models equipped with the LSD having a VCU has a two-part serration. Install each on the correct side carefully.
NOTE: The left and right drive shafts can also be distinguished from each other by the identification color of boot band (B.J. side).
>B< Drive Shaft Nut Installation
1. Install the washer and drive shaft nut in the specified direction.
2. Use the special tool (MB990767) to tighten the drive shaft nut.
3. If the position of the cotter pin holes does not match, tighten the nut up to 255 Nm (188 ft. lbs.) in maximum.
4. Install the cotter pin in the first matching holes and bend it securely.
CAUTION: Before securely tightening the drive shaft nuts, make sure there is no load on the wheel bearings.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft boots for damage or deterioration.
- Check the ball joints (B.J. and T.J.) for excessive play or check operation.
- Check the drive shaft spline for wear or damage.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Disassembly Service Points
Snap Ring/Spider Assembly Removal
1. Wipe out the grease in the T.J. case.
2. Remove snap ring with the snap ring pliers and then remove the spider assembly.
CAUTION: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.
3. In case foreign objects such as water or dust is mixed in the grease, be sure to wash the spider assembly.
CAUTION: In case of having washed the spider assembly, when assembling it, make sure to push enough grease between the spider axle and the roller so that grease may riot run out.
T.J. Boot/B.J. Boot Removal
1. Wipe the grease off of the spline portion.
2. Remove the T.J. boot and B.J. boot.
NOTE: If the boots are reused, wrap plastic tape around the drive Shaft spline so that the boots are not damaged when they are removed.
Reassembly Service Points
>A< B.J. Boot Installation
1. Wrap plastic tape around the drive shaft spline.
2. Insert the drive shaft in B.J. boot.
3. Fill the inside of the B.J. and B.J. boot with the specified grease.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease [75 grams (2.66 oz.)]
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
CAUTION: The drive shaft joint uses special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
>B< B.J. Boot Band (Small)/B.J. Boot Band (Large) Installation
Be careful that the drive shaft should be straight when tightening the B.J. boot bands.
CAUTION: Always check the identification numbers stamped on the boot band levers. Never confuse the bands.
>C< T.J. Boot/Spider Assembly/T.J. Case Installation
1. Insert the drive shaft in T.J. boot.
2. Install the spider assembly to the shaft from the direction of the spline beveled section.
3. After applying specified grease to the T.J. case, insert the drive shaft and apply grease one more time.
Specified grease: Repair kit grease
NOTE: The grease in the repair kit should be divided in half for use, respectively, at the joint and inside the boot.
CAUTION: The drive shaft joint use special grease. Do not mix old and new or different types of grease.
>D< T.J. Boot Band (Small)T.J. Boot Band (Large) Installation
Set the T.J. boot bands at the specified distance in order to adjust the amount of air inside the T.J. boot, and then tighten the T.J. boot bands securely.
Standard value (A):
CAUTION: Always check the identification numbers stamped on the boot band levers. Never confuse the bands.
INSPECTION
- Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
- Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
- Check for entry of water and/or foreign material into B.J.
- Check the spider assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.
- Check the groove inside T.J. case for wear or corrosion.
- Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.