Removal And Installation

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove tires with power tool. Removal And Installation.
2.Remove wheel sensor. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to
Removal And Installation.

CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4.Remove disc rotor. Removal And Installation.
5.Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool. Removal And Installation.





6.Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub assembly from drive shaft.

CAUTION:
- Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
- Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above procedure.
7.Remove wheel hub lock nut.
8.Set jack under suspension arm.

CAUTION:
- Never damage the suspension arm with a jack.
- Check the stable condition when using a jack.
9.Remove stabilizer link. Removal And Installation.
10.Remove shock absorber from suspension arm. Removal And Installation.
11.Remove upper link from suspension arm. Removal And Installation.
12.Remove lower link from suspension arm. Removal And Installation.
13.Remove drive shaft from final drive assembly.

CAUTION:
Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive shaft.
14.Perform inspection after removal. Rear Drive Shaft.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.





- Place the protector (A) [SST:KV-38107900 ( - )] onto final drive assembly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

CAUTION:
Check that circular clip is completely engaged.
- Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at suspension arm (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.
- Perform inspection after installation. Rear Drive Shaft.