Attention.
- To prevent injury and/or component damage, do not load the wheels with the weight of the vehicle or perform any work on the vehicle with the drive shafts or drive shaft nuts removed. Failure to do so may cause the inner race of the wheel bearing to come off, causing damage to brake or suspension components. This is especially dangerous if such a failure is not detected in time, as it may result in sudden loss of control while the vehicle is in motion.
- Drive shaft boots, seals and clamps must be protected from sharp objects when servicing drive shafts. Damage to boots, seals or clamps can cause grease to leak from the joints, causing them to become noisy or malfunction.
1. Remove the rear wheel from the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear suspension trunnion as one assembly. Do not remove the brake caliper, hub or disc.
3. Place a drip tray under the vehicle to collect the fluid.
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4. Using a copper rod and a hammer, knock the rear wheel drive shaft (1) out of the rear final drive.
5. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Before installation, lubricate the splines of the drive shaft to facilitate installation. Insert the drive shaft until the retaining ring is fixed.
6. After replacing the shaft, check the oil level in the rear final drive.
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