Rear Axle
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
^ Do not strike the ABS rotors installed to the EBJ outer race of drive shaft against other parts when removing or installing the drive shaft. Otherwise the ABS rotors will be damaged.
^ Be careful not to strike the pole piece at the tip of the front ABS sensor with tools during servicing work.
^ During maintenance, take case not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe off quickly.
REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS
<> DRIVE SHAFT NUT REMOVAL
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before tightening drive shaft nut fully.
Use special tool MB990767 to fix the hub and remove the drive shaft nut.
<> CALIPER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
CAUTION: During maintenance, take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched.
Secure the removed caliper assembly with wire, etc.
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CAUTION:
^ Do not remove the nut from ball joint. Loosen it and use special tool MB991897 to avoid possible damage to ball joint threads.
^ Hang special tool MB991897 with rope or wire to prevent them from falling.
1. Install special tool MB991897 as shown in the figure.
2. After turning the bolt and knob to adjust the arms of special tool MB991897 in parallel, tighten the bolt by hand and confirm that the arms are parallel.
NOTE: When adjusting the arms in parallel, turn the knob so that it is at right angles to the arms.
3. Tighten the bolt with a wrench to disconnect the ball joint and remove the self locking nut.
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1. Use special tools MB990242, MB990244, MB991354 and MB990767 to push out the drive shaft from the hub.
CAUTION:
^ Do not pull on the drive shaft. Doing so will damage the TJ. Be sure to use special tools MB991721, MB991833 and MB991961.
^ When pulling the drive shaft out from the differential carrier, be careful that the splice part of the drive shaft does not damage the oil seal.
2. Remove the drive shaft from the differential carrier by using a pry bar.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to the wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when the drive shaft is removed. If, however, vehicle weight must be applied to the bearing in moving the vehicle, temporarily secure the wheel bearing by using the special tools MB991000 (Spacer belongs to MB990998) and MB991017.
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing the drive shaft, be careful that the spline part of the drive shaft does not damage the oil seal.
>>B<< WASHER/DRIVE SHAFT NUT INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before tightening the drive shaft nut fully.
1. Assemble the drive shaft washer in the illustrated direction.
2. Tighten the drive shaft nut to the specified torque with special tool MB990767.
Tightening torque: 225 ± 25 Nm (166 ± 18 ft. lbs.)
INSPECTION
^ Check the drive shaft for damage, bending or corrosion.
^ Check the drive shaft spline part for wear or damage.
^ Check the boots for deterioration, damage or cracking.
^ Check the dust cover for damage or deterioration.