Rear Differential

Axle Shaft Seal

Special Service Tools


























Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported at one end or joint damage will occur.

CAUTION: Do not store or install halfshafts with joints at maximum articulation or damage may occur to the joint.

CAUTION: Angularly Adjusted Roller (AAR) joints, used at the inboard end of some halfshafts have no internal retaining mechanism and can separate.

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

3. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.

Release the tie rod.
^ Remove and discard the nut.





4. Release the lower arm.
^ Using a suitable stand, support the lower arm.
^ Remove and discard the nut and bolt.





5. With assistance, release the halfshaft.
^ Remove and discard the snap ring.





6. Using the special tools, remove and discard the axle shaft seal.





Installation

1. CAUTION: The axle shaft seal protector must be left in place until the halfshaft has been installed.

Using the special tools, install a new axle shaft seal.
^ Clean the component mating faces.





2. CAUTION: Pull on the halfshaft inboard joint to make sure the clip has fully engaged and retains the halfshaft inboard joint within the axle case.

With assistance, secure the halfshaft.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new snap ring.
^ Open the axle shaft seal protector.

3. NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

NOTE: The axle shaft seal protector is designed to break into two pieces.

Remove and discard the axle shaft seal protector.





4. CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.

Secure the lower arm.
^ Install a new nut and bolt and tighten to 250 Nm (184 lb. ft).

5. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.

Secure the tie rod.
^ Install a new nut and tighten to 165 Nm (121 lb. ft).

6. Install the wheel and tire.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb. ft).