Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Removal

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the stabilizer link assembly and load sensing valve sensor bracket.

Remove the 2 nuts and differential support protector No.2 from the suspension member brace.

Remove the 2 bolts and suspension member brace.

Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the parking brake cable No.3.

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

SST

09930-00010

NOTICE:

Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.

Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
   
2. Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
   

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

NOTICE:

Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the caliper plates No.1 from the brake caliper.

Remove the nut from the upper control arm assembly rear No.2.

Using SST, separate the upper control arm assembly rear No.2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

SST

09628-00011

NOTICE:

1. Pay careful attention not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
   
2. Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
   
3. Make sure that the SST is securely set to the rear axle carrier spacer.
   
4. If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
   
5. Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
   

Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the upper control arm assembly rear No.1 can be removed.

HINT:

Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the upper control arm assembly rear No.1 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.1 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Push the rear axle carrier toward the outside of the vehicle. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle carrier.

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the joint boot and speed sensor.
   
2. Do not push out the rear axle carrier excessively.
   
3. Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
   

Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

SST

09520-01010
09520-24010(09520-32040)

NOTICE:

1. Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
   
2. Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
   

Check that there is no excessive play in the outboard joint.

Check that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.

Check that there is no excessive play in the radial directions of the inboard joint.

Check the boot for damage.