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Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement

Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement


Special Tools

J-45859 Axle Puller

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Insert a brass drift or punch (1) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor (2).


4. Rotate the brake rotor (2) until the brass drift or punch (1) rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.

5. Using a breaker bar and the proper size socket (3), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.

6. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (1).


7. Using the J-45859 puller , separate the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle assembly.

8. Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .

9. Using a long flat-bladed screwdriver (2), remove the wheel drive shaft (1) from the differential.


10. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure


1. Install the NEW washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).


2. Install the rear wheel drive shaft (1) in the rear differential.


3. Install the knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .

4. Install the wheel drive shaft nut (1).


5. Insert a brass drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor (1).


6. Rotate the brake rotor (1) until the brass drift or punch (2) rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.

7. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket (3), tighten the drive axle nut to 250 Nm (184 lb ft) .

8. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

9. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.

10. Check the alignment specification and adjust as needed. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications