Rear Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
4. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
6. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. DISCONNECT DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 
   1. Support the rear differential carrier with a transmission jack or equivalent.
      Fig 1: Supporting Rear Differential Carrier

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   2. Fix the nuts in place and remove bolt A, bolt B and bolt C.
      NOTE: Do not loosen the nuts. Loosen the bolts.
   3. Slowly lower the jack and then tilt the rear differential carrier as shown.
      Fig 2: Lowering Jack And Tilting Rear Differential Carrier

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   4. Set the tip of the tire lever to the position on the rear drive shaft inboard joint shown in the illustration. Then, using the ribbed part of the rear differential carrier as a fulcrum, disconnect the left and right rear drive shafts.
      NOTE: Do not scratch the rear drive shaft dust cover.
      Fig 3: Setting Pry Tool To Position On Rear Drive Shaft Inboard Joint

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9. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
10. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See appropriate step(s) under  REMOVAL  ) 
11. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Put matchmarks on the drive shaft and the axle hub.
       Fig 4: Putting Matchmarks On Drive Shaft And Axle Hub

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       NOTE: Do not punch the marks.
    2. Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the axle hub.
       NOTE: Be careful not to damage the boot and speed sensor rotor. Do not excessively push out the drive shaft from the axle.
12. FIX REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE: The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed. Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.

    SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)

    Fig 5: Supporting Rear Drive Shaft Hub Bearing

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