Removal [10/2015 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2015 - 03/2018] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2018 - ]
- SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2016 - ]
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2016 - 08/2019] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2019 - ]
- REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [10/2015 - 08/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 [08/2016 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
*a Matchmark - Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
*a Matchmark - Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.NOTE:
Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
HINT:
If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.
- Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly toward the outside of the vehicle and remove the rear drive shaft assembly from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.
- Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
- When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.
- Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.