Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
- Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Remove
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (2) - Remove [5x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Front Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove [6x]
- Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [5x]
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Front Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
- Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
With the aid of an assistant, remove the exhaust muffler (1).
- Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- NOTE:
The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (2) and washers (1) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.
Remove and DISCARD the 6 rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (2).
- Remove and DISCARD the 3 rear wheel drive shaft flange washers (1).
Reposition the rear wheel drive shaft (1) to clear the rear axle shaft.
Using the J-2619-01 Slide Hammer and the EN-24420-C Crankshaft Balancer Puller, remove the rear axle shaft - left side (1).
- Rear Axle Shaft Clip (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Prior to replacing the rear axle seal, due to leakage, inspect the rear axle vent to ensure the vent and area around the vent are free of debris. Debris that accumulates on and around the vent can inhibit the proper function of the vent and cause pressure to build up inside the axle causing lubricant to be pushed out and past the rear axle seal.
- If debris is found, clean the vent, the area around the vent, and the leakage from around the seal. Verify the rear axle lubricant level and add the proper lubricant if required. Re-inspect the rear axle seals for lubricant leakage when the vehicle returns for the next service.
- Using a suitable tool, remove and DISCARD the rear axle shaft seal (1).