Axle Shaft: Installation

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Lubricate the lip of the axle shaft oil seal with grease.

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

Install the axle shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Axle Shaft

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NOTE: Do not damage the rubber O-ring in the U-washer groove.

Install the axle shaft U-washer.
1. Position the U-washer on the button end of the axle shaft.
2. Pull the axle shaft outward.

Fig 2: Installing Axle Shaft U-Washer

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NOTE: If a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt is unavailable, coat the threads of the old differential pinion shaft lock bolt with threadlock and sealer.

Install the differential pinion shaft.
- Align the hole in the differential pinion shaft with the differential case lock bolt hole.
- Install a new differential pinion shaft lock bolt.
  - Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Identifying Differential Pinion Shaft Lock Bolt

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Install the rear wheel speed sensor. For additional information, refer to VEHICLE DYNAMIC SYSTEMS .
Install the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE .

Fig 4: Locating Rear Brake Discs

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Install the differential housing cover. For additional information, refer to Differential Housing Cover .