Rear Drive Shaft Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Insert BJ into rear hub splines.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage tone wheel.

2. Using ST1 and ST2, pull drive shaft into place.
ST1 922431000 AXLE SHAFT INSTALLER
ST2 927390000 ADAPTER





CAUTION: Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.

3. Tighten axle nut temporarily.
4. Install rear differential.
5. While depressing brake pedal, tighten axle nut using a socket wrench.
Tightening torque: 235 Nm (24 kgf-m, 174 ft. lbs.)

CAUTION:
^ Use a new axle nut for rear use only (Olive color).
^ Always tighten axle nut before installing wheel on vehicle. If wheel is installed and comes in contact with ground when axle nut is loose, wheel bearings may be damaged.
^ Be sure to tighten axle nut to specified torque. Do not overtighten it as this may damage wheel bearing.

6. After tightening axle nut, lock it securely.