Axle Shaft - Semi-Floating Axle: Installation

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Remove the lock screw and the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft

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NOTE: Do not damage the wheel bearing oil seal when installing the axle shaft.

Push the axle shaft into the axle tube and engage the differential side gear with the shaft splines.

Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft

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Push the axle shaft toward the center of the axle and install the U-washer. Pull the axle shaft outward until the U-washer locks into the differential side gear.

Fig 3: Locating Flanged End Of Axle Shaft

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Align the differential pinion shaft lock screw hole with the hole in the differential case. Correctly position the differential pinion thrust washers. Install the differential pinion shaft.

Fig 4: Locating Differential Pinion Shaft

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NOTE: The threads in the differential case and on the lock screw must be free of dirt and oil.

Install the new lock screw.
- Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Lock Screw

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Install the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover .
Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE article.
Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.