REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD): Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG  (See REMOVAL )
4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 
   1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
      Fig 1: Using SST & Hammer To Release Staked Part Of Rear Axle Shaft Nut

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   2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH  (See REPLACEMENT )
7. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
8. SEPARATE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
9. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
10. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
11. SEPARATE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
12. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown below.

       SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) 

       NOTE: Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
       Fig 2: Using SST To Remove Rear Drive Shaft Assembly

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