REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
SA0S3±03
1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE
3. REMOVE COTTER PIN, LOCK NUT CAP AND LOCK NUT
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch to mark the matchmarks. Use
paint, etc.
(b) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 6 hexagon bolts
and 2 washers while depressing the brake pedal.
(c) Hold the inboard joint side of the drive shaft so that the
outboard joint side does not bend too much.
(d) Using a plastic±faced hammer, lightly tap the end of the drive
shaft, disengage the axle hub and remove the drive shaft.
NOTICE:
w Be careful not to damage the boots, end cover and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.
w Make sure the outboard joint side of the drive shaft does
not bend too much.
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION
SA0S4±02
1. INSTALL DRIVE SHAFT
(a) Insert the outboard joint side of the drive shaft to the axle hub.
NOTICE:
wBe careful not to damage the boots, end cover and speed
sensor rotor of the drive shaft, and oil seal of the axle hub.
w Make sure the outboard joint side of the drive shaft does
not bend too much.
(b) Align the matchmarks on the side gear shaft and drive shaft.
(c) Apply a light coat of engine oil on the threads of the bolt.
(d) Install the 6 hexagon bolts and 2 washers.
(e) Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, torque the bolts.
Torque: 83 N Vm (850 kgf Vcm, 64 ft Vlbf)
2. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE
3. INSTALL LOCK NUT, LOCK CAP AND NEW COTTER PIN
Torque: 289 N Vm (2,950 kgf Vcm, 213 ft Vlbf)
4. INSTALL REAR WHEEL AND LOWER VEHICLE
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SUSPENSION AND AXLE REAR DRIVE SHAFTSA±67
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