DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive Shaft
1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. 
NOTE:
After pulling out the drive shaft, be sure to replace with a new oil seal.
2. Insert the BJ or EBJ into the rear hub splines.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage the magnetic encoder.
• Do not get closer the tool which charged magnetism to magnetic encoder.
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(1) |
Magnetic encoder |
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(2) |
Rear hub unit bearing |
3. Draw the rear drive shaft into specified position.
CAUTION:
Do not hammer drive shaft when installing it.
4. Tighten the axle nut temporarily.
5. Using the ST, install the rear drive shaft to the rear differential.
| ST 28099PA090 | OIL SEAL PROTECTOR |
6. Attach the links to the rear housing and tighten them to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Stabilizer link
38 N·m (3.9 kgf-m, 28 ft-lb)
Shock absorber
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Rear lateral link
120 N·m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Trailing link
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66.4 ft-lb)
7. While pressing the brake pedal, tighten the new axle nuts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not apply weight to the rear axle before tightening the axle nut. Doing so may damage the hub bearing.
Tightening torque:
190 N·m (19.4 kgf-m, 140.1 ft-lb)
8. Lock the axle nut securely.
9. Install the rear vehicle height sensor. (model with auto headlight beam leveler, left side only)
Tightening torque:
7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
10. Fill differential gear oil.
11. Install the rear wheels.
Tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.2 kgf-m, 73.8 ft-lb)
12. Connect the battery ground terminal.
13. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.