Rear Driveshaft Removal (With VTM-4)

Rear Driveshaft Removal

Special Tools Required

- Driveshaft Remover 07AAD-S9VA000
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL0A202

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the brake hose, sensor, and harness.

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the rear wheels.

3. Pry up the stake (A) on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.






4. Remove the rear wheel speed sensor (A) and harness stay (B).






5. Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, then remove the castle nut (B). Separate the knuckle from the upper arm (C) using the 12 mm ball joint thread protector (D) and the 28 mm ball joint remover (E) Ball Joint Removal.

NOTE:

- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the remover.
- Do not force or hammer on the upper arm, or pry between the upper arm and the knuckle. You could damage the ball joint.





6. Remove the self-locking nut (B), the washer (C), and the flange bolt (D), then remove lower arm A.






7. Place a transmission jack under lower arm B, and remove the flange bolt (A).






8. Pull the knuckle outward, and separate the rear driveshaft outboard joint from the rear hub using a soft face hammer.






9. Using the driveshaft remover (A) pry out the inboard joint (B) from the rear differential (C).

NOTE: This is a prying tool, do not strike it with a hammer.






10. Remove the rear driveshaft (A).

NOTE: When removing the outboard joint, continue supporting both the knuckle and the lower arm with the transmission jack. Make sure not to over extend the brake hose.






11. Remove the set ring (A) from the rear differential.