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Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B).
caution
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B).
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).
Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.
Remove the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Loosen the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm.
Remove the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).
Remove the rear shock absorber (A).
Remove the assist arm (A) and the trailing arm (B) from the rear axle carrier.
Remove the rear assist arm ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).
Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier.
Push the rear axle carrier (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).
Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the driveshaft (D) from the differential case.
Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.
Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.
