Rear Drive Shaft: Removal
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the axle nut while the rear axle is loaded.
- Release the parking brake.
- Execute the brake maintenance mode. (CVT model) Ref. to PARKING BRAKE>PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM>OPERATION>BRAKE MAINTENANCE MODE .
- Release the shift lock and shift the select lever to the "N range". (CVT model) Ref. to CONTROL SYSTEMS>SELECT LEVER>REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
- Remove the rear wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
- Lift the crimped section of axle nut.
- 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 (VB-TYPE)> REMOVAL
.CAUTION:
If the circlip is adhered to the rear drive shaft, overhaul the differential case.
- 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)