Removal

DRIVE SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Testing and Inspection
2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR





(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
3. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR





(a) Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the rear axle assembly LH Removal.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

8. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft.
SST: 09520-01010
SST: 09520-24010
09520-32040
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
- Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.

9. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.