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DS–22DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)
DS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-8)
3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Remove the bolt and the speed sensor from the
axle carrier.
NOTICE:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Using SST and a hammer, unstake part of the axle
shaft nut.
SST 09930-00010
NOTICE:
Loosen the staked part of the nut completely,
otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be
damaged.
(b) While apply the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential
side gear shaft.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect
the drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
(c) Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.
6. SECURE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
• After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle
hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS
speed sensor rotor serration on the drive shaft.
• The hub bearing could be damaged if it is
subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when
moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place
the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first
support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
F045049E02
C097746E01
C066030E01
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DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)DS–23
DS
DISASSEMBLY
1. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 rear drive shaft
inboard joint boot clamps as shown in the
illustration.
2. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT
BOOT
(a) Separate the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from
the inboard joint assembly.
3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT
ASSEMBLY
(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and
outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE:
Do not use a punch for the marks.
(b) Pull out the inboard joint assembly.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the balls.
(c) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner
race and cage.
NOTICE:
Do not punch the marks.
(d) Remove the 6 bolts.
(e) Slide the cage toward outboard joint.
(f) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
(g) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the inner
race.
(h) Remove the cage.
(i) Remove the inboard joint boot, inboard joint boot
clamp and inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp.
C068602
F045462E01
F045464E01
F045463
C066029
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DS–24DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)
DS
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT
BOOT CLAMP
(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 rear drive shaft outboard
joint boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT
BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard
joint shaft.
(b) Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.
NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the outboard joint.
(b) Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the
thrust direction.
(c) Check that there is no remarkable play in the radial
direction of the inboard joint.
(d) Check the boots for damage.
(e) Make sure that the 2 boots are not stretched or
contracted when the drive shaft is at standard
length.
Standard length:
704.8 +- 5.0 mm (27.748 +- 0.20 in.)
G020982
Z012871
Z013445E01
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DRIVE SHAFT – REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD)DS–27
DS
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the drive shaft to the axle carrier.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boot and ABS
speed sensor rotor to the drive shaft and oil seal
of the axle hub bearing.
(b) Align the matchmarks and connect the drive shaft to
the side gear shaft.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the boots and end
cover.
(c) Install the drive shaft with the 4 nuts and washers.
Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)
2. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Install a new axle shaft nut.
Torque: 216 N*m (2,200 kgf*cm, 159 ft.*lbf)
(b) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
3. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See page
EX-12)
4. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR
(a) Install the speed sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf)
HINT:
• Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
• Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the
speed sensor.
• Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the
sensor.
5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
6. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
7. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:
• for ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM: (See page BC-3)
• for VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM: (See
page BC-72)
C097746E01
C089301
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PP–44PREPARATION – DRIVE SHAFT
PP
LUBRICANT
Item Capacity
Front drive shaft
2WD Outboard joint
grease35 to 55 g (1.2 to 1.9 oz.)
Inboard joint
grease95 to 115 g (3.4 to 4.1 oz.)
4WD Outboard joint
grease40 to 60 g (1.4 to 2.1 oz.)
Inboard joint
grease100 to 130 g (3.9 to 4.6 oz.)
Rear drive shaft
Outboard joint
grease90 to 110 g (3.2 to 3.9 oz.)
Inboard joint
grease130 to 150 g (4.6 to 5.3 oz.)
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PREPARATION – DIFFERENTIALPP–47
PP
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
09011-12301 Socket Wrench 30 mm
09025-00010 Torque Wrench (30 kgf-cm)
09040-00011 Hexagon Wrench Set
09044-00020 "TORX" Socket E10
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PP–48PREPARATION – DIFFERENTIAL
PP
EQUIPMENT
To r q u e w r e n c h
Dial gauge
Micrometer
Vernier caliper
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PREPARATION – DIFFERENTIALPP–49
PP
LUBRICANT
Item Capacity Classification
Differential oil 0.90 +- 0.05 liters (0.95 +- 0.05 US qts, 0.75
+- 0.04 lmp.qts)Hypoid gear oil API GL-5 Above -18
C (0F)
SAE 90 Below -18
C (0F) SAE 80W or 80W-
90