Removal and Installation - Rear Axle Shaft

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

	100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide hammer
	205-832 Axle Shaft Puller TKIT-2006C-FFMFLM TKIT-2006C-LM TKIT-2006C-RH

Removal

NOTICE: Never lift or support the axle shaft by the inboard or outboard constant velocity (CV) joint only. Damage to the CV joint will occur.

NOTICE: Never use a hammer to remove or install the axle shafts. Damage to the CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Never use the axle shaft assembly as a lever to pry other components. Damage to the axle shaft or CV joint may occur.

NOTICE: Keep the boots away from sharp edges and hot exhaust system components. Damage to the axle shaft boots will occur.

NOTICE: Do not drop the assembled axle shafts. An impact may cut the boots from the inside without visible external damage.

1. 1
   Remove the wheel speed sensor.
   REFER TO: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - AWD (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control System, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
   REFER TO: Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   Using the special tools, remove the rear axle shaft.
   Use the special service tools: 205-832 Axle Shaft Puller, 100-001 (T50T-100-A) Slide Hammer.

   

4. 4
   1. Remove and discard the axle shaft retaining ring.

   2. Inspect the end of the axle shaft for damage.

   

Installation

1. 1
   If necessary,
   Replace the rear axle shaft seal.
   REFER TO: Rear Axle Shaft Seal (205-02 Rear Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Install a new rear axle shaft retaining ring.

   

3. 3

   NOTICE: Complete the output state control within 5 minutes of activation. Failure to complete the output state control within 5 minutes may result in damage to the RDU clutch motor.

   Left side only.
   

   • Using the diagnostic scan tool, activate the following AWD actuators. PID: RDU_TRQ_REQ# to approximately 500 N·m.
4. 4
   Install the rear axle shaft.

   

5. 5
   Left side only.
   

   • Exit output state control.
6. 6
   Check and add differential fluid.
   REFER TO: Differential Fluid Level Check (205-02 Rear Axle/Differential, General Procedures).
7. 7
   Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly.
   REFER TO: Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly - AWD (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
8. 8
   Install the wheel speed sensor.
   REFER TO: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor - AWD (206-09 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Stability Control System, Removal and Installation).