Rear Drive Shaft: Removal

Release the parking brake.
Release the shift lock using a screwdriver, etc. and shift the select lever to the "N" range.

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Remove the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
Lift the crimped section of axle nut.

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Remove the axle nut while depressing the brake pedal.
Drain differential gear oil. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL>REPLACEMENT .
Remove the rear differential. Ref. to DIFFERENTIALS>REAR DIFFERENTIAL (VA-TYPE)>REMOVAL .
CAUTION: If the circlip remains inside the rear differential, overhaul the rear differential.
Pull out the rear drive shaft from the rear hub unit bearing.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the spline portion of the rear drive shaft.
- Be careful not to damage the rear hub unit bearing.
NOTE:
- If it is hard to remove, use ST1 and ST2.
- When using the ST1 and ST2, remove the caliper body. Ref. to BRAKE>REAR DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .
Preparation tool:

ST1: AXLE SHAFT PULLER (926470000)

ST2: AXLE SHAFT PULLER PLATE (28099PA110)

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