Rear Driveshaft Installation

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NOTE: Before starting installation, make sure the mating surfaces of the joint and the splined section are clean

Install a new set ring (A) into the set ring groove (6) of the rear differential

Fig 1: Identifying Set Ring And Set Ring Groove
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Apply 1.5-2 0 g (0 05-0 07 oz) of super high temp urea grease (P/N 08798-9002) to the whole splined surface (A) After applying grease, remove the grease from the splined grooves at intervals of 2-3 splines and from the set ring groove (B) so that air can bleed from the differential

Fig 2: Identifying Super High Temp Grease Area And Set Ring Groove
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Install the outboard joint (A) into the rear hub (B)
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor (C)

Fig 3: Identifying Outboard Joint, Rear Hub And Wheel Speed Sensor
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Clean the areas where the driveshaft contacts the differential thoroughly with solvent, and dry them with compressed air
NOTE: Do not wash the rubber parts with solvent
Pull the knuckle outward, and insert the inboard joint (A) into the differential (B)

Fig 4: Pulling Knuckle Outward
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Make sure the inboard joint (A) is installed all the way into the rear differential (B) and to ensure the stop ring (C) is properly seated

Fig 5: Identifying Inboard Joint, Rear Differential And Stop Ring
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Loosely install a new lower arm A mounting bolt (A), and a new lower arm B mounting bolt (B)

Fig 6: Lower Arm Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Place a floor jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight
Tighten the lower arm A mounting bolt and the lower arm B mounting bolt to the specified torque
Apply a small amount of engine oil to the seating surface of a new spindle nut (A)

Fig 7: Spindle Nut And Spindle Nut Shoulder With Torque Specification
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Install the spindle nut, then torque it After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder (B) against the driveshaft
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the wheel, then install the rear wheels
Turn the rear wheel by hand, and make sure there is no interference between the driveshaft and the surrounding parts
Install exhaust pipe B and the muffler (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT )
Lower the vehicle on the lift
Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary (see WHEEL ALIGNMENT )
Test-drive the vehicle