REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD): Removal: Removal

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
   1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.
      Fig 1: Unstaking Rear Axle Shaft Nut Using SST

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      • SST: 09930-00010 
      NOTE:

      Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

   2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.
3. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER PLUG  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 1
4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
5. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 3
6. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 17
7. REMOVE REAR DISC  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 13
8. REMOVE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 4
9. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 5
10. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN COMPRESSION SPRING  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 6
11. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 7
12. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN COMPRESSION SPRING  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 8
13. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 9
14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 10
15. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 11
16. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 12
17. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRING PIN  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 13
18. REMOVE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE HOLD DOWN SPRING PIN  . Refer to DISASSEMBLY - Step 14
19. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
20. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
21. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
22. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
23. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
24. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 24
25. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.
       Fig 2: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Assembly

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       NOTE:

       Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

26. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.
       Fig 3: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Snap Ring

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