Rear Halfshaft RH

Rear Halfshaft RH
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal

CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

CAUTION: Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.

CAUTION: Make sure the halfshaft constant velocity (CV) joints do not over articulate. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the CV joints.

CAUTION: Angularly adjusted roller (AAR) joints, used at the inboard end of some halfshafts have no internal retaining mechanism and can separate.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair





CAUTION: Do not use air tools to remove the nut.

CAUTION: Discard the nut.

















CAUTION: Make sure that the driveshaft is supported with suitable retaining straps.

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to detach the halfshaft from the hub assembly, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the halfshaft.

Special Service Tool




Remover, Halfshaft, 205-857





Special Service Tool




Remover, Half Shaft Inboard Joint, 205-928





CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.









CAUTION: Inspect the seal, replace if damaged

Installation






NOTE:
This step is only required if previously removed.













CAUTION: Keep the halfshaft horizontal to avoid damaging the oil seal.

NOTE:
Do not fully engage the halfshaft into the axle assembly until the oil seal protector has been removed.
1 Make sure the snap ring is fully engaged and retains the halfshaft.









Torque to: 175 Nm





Torque to: 270 Nm









WARNING: Make sure that a new nut is installed.

CAUTION: Do not use air tools to install the nut. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the component.

CAUTION: Install the halfshaft nut finger tight.

CAUTION: Tighten the nut without the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

Step 1: 100 Nm

Step 2: 90 degree
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
For additional information, refer to Differential Draining and Filling Procedures
2 Check the wheel alignment and adjust as necessary.