PRE-RELEASE
Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement
| Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement |
Special Tools
J-45859 Axle PullerFor equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
| Removal Procedure |
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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Insert a brass drift or punch (1) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor (2).
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Rotate the brake rotor (2) until the brass drift or punch (1) rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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Using a breaker bar and the proper size socket (3), loosen the wheel drive shaft nut.
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Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (1).
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Using the
J-45859
puller , separate the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle assembly.
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Remove the knuckle assembly from the vehicle. Refer to
Knuckle Replacement
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Using a long flat-bladed screwdriver (2), remove the wheel drive shaft (1) from the differential.
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Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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| Installation Procedure |
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Install the NEW washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).
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Install the rear wheel drive shaft (1) in the rear differential.
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Install the knuckle assembly. Refer to
Knuckle Replacement
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Install the wheel drive shaft nut (1).
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Insert a brass drift or punch (2) in the cooling fins of the brake rotor (1).
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Rotate the brake rotor (1) until the brass drift or punch (2) rest against the brake caliper mounting bracket.
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Refer to
Fastener Caution
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Using a torque wrench and the appropriate size socket (3), tighten the drive axle nut to 250 Nm (184 lb ft) . |
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Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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| 9. |
Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
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| 10. |
Check the alignment specification and adjust as needed. Refer to
Wheel Alignment Specifications
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