Removal and Installation

REAR DRIVE SHAFT





Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket fixing nuts and free stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between final drive and drive shaft with power tool.





5. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from axle.

CAUTION: When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL





^ Move joint in the up/down, left/right, and axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
^ Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
^ If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace with new one.


INSTALLATION
Refer to Exploded Views for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.