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Rear Drive Shaft Assembly: Installation: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
      Fig 1: Using Brass Bar & Hammer To Align Shaft Splines & Install Rear Drive Shaft Assembly
      GTY204092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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.
  2. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 2
  4. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
  5. INSTALL REAR DISC  . Refer to REASSEMBLY - Step 1
  6. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 9
  7. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  8. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
  9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 31
  10. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 10
  11. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 6
  12. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 7
  13. 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.
      Fig 2: Staking Rear Axle Shaft Nut
      GTY167876Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 294 N*m (2996 kgf*cm, 216 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
  14. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 52
  15. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 53
  16. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL  . Refer to ADJUSTMENT - Step 1
  17. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 55
  18. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  19. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT: 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT

  20. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    HINT: 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE