REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for 4WD): Installation

INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
1. Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
NOTE:
- Set the snap ring with the opening facing downward.
- Be careful not to damage the oil seal, boot, or dust cover.
- Install the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
Fig 1: Installing Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Using Brass Bar And Hammer
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INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DISC (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (See REPLACEMENT )
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (See INSTALLATION )
STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See INSTALLATION )
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
1. Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
  NOTE:
  - Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
  - Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
2. Install a new rear axle shaft nut.
  Torque: 294 N*m (2996 kgf*cm, 216 ft.*lbf)
3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG (See INSTALLATION )
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL )
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 2: Staking Rear Axle Shaft Nut
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INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
HINT:

(See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
HINT:

(See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )