Rear Driveshaft Installation

Rear Driveshaft Installation

NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean.

1. Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (B) of the rear differential.






2. Apply 1.5-2.0 g (0.053-0.071 oz) of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the whole splined surface (A). After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the differential.






3. Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air.

NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent.

4. Make sure the inboard joint (A) is installed all the way into the rear differential (B) and to ensure the set ring (C) is properly seated.






5. Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and insert the outboard joint (B) into the rear hub.

NOTE: Make sure not to over extend the brake hose.






6. Loosely install a new flange bolt (A) onto lower arm B.






7. Install lower arm A, then loosely install a new flange bolt (B) and a new self-locking nut (C) with the washer (D).

NOTE: Position the paint mark (E) on lower arm A toward the outside of the vehicle.






8. Wipe off any grease contamination from the ball joint tapered section and threads, then install the upper arm (A). Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot (B). Wipe off the grease before tightening the nut at the ball joint. Torque the castle nut (C) to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole.

NOTE:

- Make sure the ball joint boot is not damaged or cracked.
- Do not align the nut by loosening it.





9. Install the lock pin (D) into the ball joint pin hole as shown.

10. Remove the transmission jack.

11. With active damper system: Install the suspension stroke sensor.

12. Install the rear wheel speed sensor (A) and the wheel sensor harness bolt (B).





13. Place a floor jack under lower arm B, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight.

14. Tighten the lower arm B flange bolt, the lower arm A self-locking nut, and the lower arm A flange bolt to the specified torque values, then remove the floor jack.

15. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A).





16. Install the spindle nut, then tighten it. After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft.

17. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the rear wheel.

18. Turn the wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and surrounding parts.

19. Lower the vehicle.

20. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.

21. With active damper system: Do the memorizing rear suspension full rebound position Programming and Relearning.

22. Test-drive the vehicle.