Rear Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal: Removal

DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Support Protector Nuts
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REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
1. Remove the 3 nuts and support protector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Support Protector With Nuts
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REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Brace With Bolts
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REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Brace Bolts
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REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the rear axle assembly LH. Refer to REMOVAL .
REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
1. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Drive Shaft
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  - SST: 09520-01010
  - SST: 09520-24010
    - 09520-32040
  NOTE:
  - Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
  - Be careful not to drop the drive shaft.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.