Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft

Installation

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Align the shaft splines and install the rear drive shaft assembly using a screwdriver and hammer.

NOTICE:

  • 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


3. INSPECT REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


4. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


5. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


6. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR


7. INSTALL REAR DISC


8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


9. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:

  • Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
  • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

Torque:

294 N·m {2998 kgf·cm, 217 ft·lbf}

(c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

Torque:

103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}

11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


12. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL


13. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

HINT:

(See page )


14. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

HINT:

(See page )

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