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Removal






DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

Removal

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle carrier. If it is difficult to separate, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly LH using a brass bar and a hammer.





(b) Remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the joint boot or speed sensor.
* Do not push out the rear axle carrier excessively.

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.