Rear Replacement

Remove

1. Raise vehicle on four post lift.
2. Disconnect battery negative lead.
3. Release handbrake.
4. Raise lift.





5. Remove 4 bolts securing propeller shaft guard to floor pan. Remove guard.
6. Mark propeller shaft flange and brake drum to aid assembly.





7. Remove 4 nuts securing propeller shaft flange to brake drum. Release shaft. Tie aside.
8. Apply handbrake.





9. Remove screw securing brake drum to flange.
10. Remove nut and washer securing flange to output shaft, discard nut.
11. Release handbrake. Slacken park brake drum adjusting screw.
12. Remove park brake drum.
13. Using LRT-99-500 if necessary, withdraw flange from transfer box. Collect sealing washer.
14. Remove dust shield.





15. Lever seal from location in casing.

CAUTION: Ensure seal location does not become damaged.


Refit

16. Ensure mating faces are clean
17. Lubricate seal lip with transmission fluid.





18. Fit seal using LRT-41-011.
19. Position dust shield.
20. Position flange. Fit sealing washer.
21. Fit flat washer and new Nyloc nut, finger tight.
22. Position brake drum. Secure to flange with screw.
23. Adjust park brake shoes. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
24. Apply handbrake.
25. Tighten flange nut to 148 Nm (109 ft. lbs.)
26. Position propeller shaft flange on brake drum. Align marks.
27. Secure propeller shaft with bolts. Tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)
28. Fit propeller shaft guard. Secure with bolts.
29. Replenish transfer box oil.
30. Lower lift.
31. Reconnect battery negative lead.