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RA-16
REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Drive Shaft
E6500
(4A-GZE)
(a)
Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and side gear
shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not punch the marks.
(b)
Using SST, remove the six hexagon bolts and the
three washers while depressing the brake pedal.
SST 09043-88010
(c)
Push the rear axle carrier towards the outside of the
vehicle, and separate the drive shaft from the side
gear shaft.
CAUTION:
When moving the drive shaft, do not com-
press the boot.
(d)
Remove the joint end cover gasket from the drive
shaft.
(e)
Use bolts, nuts and washers to keep the inboard joint
together.
CAUTION:
Tighten the bolts by hand to avoid
scratching the flange surface.
(f)
Cover the inboard joint and side gear shaft vinyl bags
to keep out dust and sand.
5.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Using a plastic hammer, tap out the drive shaft from the
axle hub.
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