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REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

REAR DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

SM2515137


id031300145000

Replacement Part

Locknut
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Rear drive shaft
Rear drive shaft clip
Quantity: 1
Location of use: Rear drive shaft
Caution
• Performing the following procedures could cause an open circuit in the front ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before servicing, disconnect the front ABS wheel-speed sensor and set it aside so that the wiring harness will not be pulled by mistake.
• Do not allow a magnetized tool such as a magnetized screwdriver to come into contact with the ABS sensor rotor. If the ABS sensor rotor becomes magnetized it will be unable to read the ABS wheel speed sensor waveform correctly resulting in an ABS system malfunction to be determined and the inability to perform ABS control. If a magnetized object comes into contact with the ABS sensor rotor, it will be necessary to newly replace the rear drive shaft (ABS sensor rotor).

1.Drain the differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

2.Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.Switch the ignition ON (engine off).

4.Release the electric parking brake.

5.Switch the ignition off while pressing the electric parking brake switch.

6.Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)].)

7.Disconnect the electric parking brake motor gear unit connector. (See ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MOTOR GEAR UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and the bracket from the wheel hub component.

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9.Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.

10.Remove in the order indicated in the table.

11.Install in the reverse order of removal.

12.Add differential oil. (See DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT.)

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1
Bolt (rear brake caliper component)
2
Rear Brake caliper component
3
Lock nut
4
Screw
5
Rear Disc plate
6
Bolt (wheel hub component)
7
Wheel hub component
8
Dust cover
9
Rear drive shaft
10
Rear drive shaft clip



Locknut Removal Note

Caution
• When removing the locknut, remove it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize.
• When removing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.Remove the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.



Wheel hub component,Rear Drive Shaft Removal Note

Caution
• The oil seal could be damaged by the end of the drive shaft. When removing the rear drive shaft, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.
• Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft boot.
• Be careful not to damage the rear ABS sensor rotor.

1.Install a spare nut onto the drive shaft.

2.Tap the nut with a copper hammer and separate the drive shaft from the axle.

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3.Lightly tap the step of the rear drive shaft using the brass bar and hammer, and separate the rear drive shaft from the rear differential.

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4.Before removing the wheel hub component, place alignment marks on the wheel hub component and the torsion beam axle so that they can be installed to the same position before removal.

5.Remove the wheel hub component.

6.Move the rear drive shaft in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull the rear drive shaft out of the rear differential.

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7.Move the rear drive shaft in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove it.



Rear Drive Shaft Clip Installation Note

1.Install a new clip to the clip groove at the end of the rear drive shaft with the clip opening facing upward.

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2.Verify that the outer diameter of the clip is within the specification.

Specification
Less than 25.2 mm {0.992 in}
• If it exceeds the specification, repeat installation using a new clip.



Rear Drive Shaft Installation Note

Caution
• The oil seal could be damaged by the end of the rear drive shaft. When installing the rear drive shaft to the rear differential, be careful not to damage the oil seal. If the oil seal is damaged, replace it with a new one.

1.Apply differential oil to the oil seal lip.

2.Insert the rear drive shaft to the wheel hub component.

3.Lightly tap the step of the rear drive shaft using a brass bar and hammer, and install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential.

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4.After installation, verify that the rear drive shaft is securely held by the clip by pulling the outer ring on the rear differential side towards the axle side.



Locknut Installation Note

Caution
• When installing the locknut, install it manually without using an electric or pneumatic tool. Otherwise, the locknut may seize and the tightening force of the wheel hub may decrease and cause excessive play or abnormal noise.
• When installing the locknut, do not apply load at the ground to the axle. Otherwise, it could damage the wheel hub.

1.If dust or grease is on the drive shaft thread area, wipe it off with a cloth.

2.Tighten the locknut with the brake pedal depressed.