REAR AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
(Refer to the GI section.)
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Drain the rear differential oil. (Refer to the DF section.)
4. Remove the rear brake drum. (Refer to the BR section.)
5. Remove the rear axle shaft bearing outer retainer attach-
ing nuts, using the box wrench through the hole on the
rear axle hub.
6. Remove the rear axle shaft assembly, using the following
SST.
SST :
09520-00031-000
CAUTION:
•
Be very careful not to damage the oil seal of the rear
axle shaft housing when removing the rear axle shaft.
7. Remove the shim.
CAUTION:
•
Never make damage on the shim during removal.
RS–13
JRS00036-00033
JRS00037-00034
JRS00038-00035
JRS00039-00036