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Remove the rear wheel and tire(A) from rear hub(B).
caution
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove the rear wheel and tire(A).
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the rear wheel and tire(A) from rear hub(B).
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then remove the rear wheel and tire(A).
Remove the wheel speed sensor(B) from the axle carrier(A).
Remove the split pin(A), then remove castle nut(B) and washer(C) from the rear hub under applying the break.
Remove the trailing arm mounting bolt(B) from the knuckle(A).
Remove the suspension arm mounting nuts(C).
Push the axle hub(B) outward and separate the driveshaft(C) from the axle hub(B).
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 transaxle and joint.
Do not insert the pry bar(A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal.(max. depth : 7mm(0.28in.).
So not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the BJ or DOJ joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing.
Plug the hole of the transaxle case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination.
Support the driveshaft properly.
Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the transaxle case.
Apply gear oil on the driveshaft differential case(B) contacting surface(B) and driveshaft(A) splines.
Before installing the driveshaft(A), set the opening side of the circlip facing downward.
After installation, check that the driveshaft(A) cannot be removed by hand.
Install the BJ. Into the knuckle.
Install the suspension arm mounting nuts(C) and trailing arm mounting bolt(B) from the knuckle(B).
Tightening torque
Suspension arm mounting nuts(C)
140 ~ 160Nm (1400 ~ 1600Kgf.cm, 103.8 ~ 118lbf.ft)
Trailing arm mounting bolt(B)
100 ~ 120Nm (1000 ~ 1200Kgf.cm, 73.8 ~ 88.5lbf.ft)
Install the washer(C), castle nut(B) and split pin(A) from the rear hub.
Tightening torque
200 ~ 280Nm (2000 ~ 2800Kgf.cm, 147.5 ~ 206.6lbf.ft)
Install the wheel speed sensor(B) from the knuckle(A).
Install the rear wheel and tire(A) on the rear hub(B).
Tightening torque
90 ~ 110Nm (900 ~ 1100Kgf.cm, 66.4 ~ 81.2lbf.ft)
Be careful not to damage the hub bolts(C) then install the rear wheel and tire(A).
Check the driveshaft boots for damage and deterioration.
Check the ball joint for wear and damage.
Check the splines for wear and damage.
Check the dynamic damper for cracks, wear and position.
Check the driveshaft for cracks and wears.
Check the DOJ. outer race, inner race, cage and balls for rust or damage.
Check splines for wear.
Check for water, foreign matter, or rust in the BJ. boot.
When the BJ. assembly(A) is to be reused, do not wipe away the grease. Check that there are no foreign substances in the grease. If necessary, clean the BJ. assembly(A) and replace grease.
Do not disassemble the BJ assembly.
Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease.
The boot band should be replaced with a new one.
Remove the DOJ. boot bands and pull the DOJ. boot from the DOJ. outer race.
Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the LH boot band and LH DOJ. boot band from the driveshaft
Remove RH boot band and RH DOJ. boot band in the same way of LH removal procedure.
Be careful not to damage the boot.
Remove the circlip(B) with a flat-tipped (-)screwdriver(A).
Pull out the driveshaft from the DOJ. outer race.
Remove the snap ring(A) and take out the inner race(B), cage(C) and balls(D) as an assembly.
Clean the inner race, cage and balls without disassembling.
Remove the BJ. boot bands and pull out the DOJ. boot and BJ. boot.
If the boot(A) is to be reused, wrap tape(B) around the driveshaft splines(C) to protect the boot(A).
Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (DOJ. side ) to prevent damage to the boots.
Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the boots.
Apply the specified grease to the inner race(A) and cage(B). Install the cage(B) so that it is offset on the race as shown.
Use the grease included in the repair kit.
Apply the specified grease to the cage and fit the balls into the cage.
Position the chamfered side(A) as shown in the illustration. Install the inner race on the driveshaft(B), and then the snap ring.
Apply the specified grease to the outer race and install the BJ. outer race onto the driveshaft. (See page DS - 4)
Apply the specified grease into the DOJ. boot and install the boot with a clip. (See page DS - 4)
Tighten the DOJ. boot bands.
Add the specified grease to the BJ. as much as wiped away at inspection.
Install the boots.
Tighten the BJ. boot bands.
To control the air in the DOJ. boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened.
