REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


Pre-installation Operation
  • Differential Gear Oil Draining (Refer to .)
  • Stabilizer Bar Removal (Refer to GROUP 34, Stabilizer Bar .)

 Post-installation Operation
  • Stabilizer Bar Installation (Refer to GROUP 34, Stabilizer Bar .)
  • Differential Gear Oil Filling (Refer to .)
  • Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement (Refer to .)




Removal steps


1.
 Hub cap


2.
 Split pin

>>B<<
 3.
 Axle cap
<<A>>
 >>A<<
 4.
 Axle nut


5.
 Rear wheel speed sensor <Vehicles with ABS>


6.
 Rear axle hub and knuckle assembly (Refer to .)
<<B>>
7.
 Rear driveshaft assembly


8.
 Circlip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> AXLE NUT REMOVAL
caution Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage to wheel bearing before tightening drive shaft nut fully.

Use special tool front hub & flange yoke holder (MB990767) to fix hub and remove the axle nut.

<<B>> REAR DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Fit the following special tools in the groove to pull out the rear driveshaft assembly.

  • Sliding hammer (MB990211)
  • Driveshaft puller (MB992204)

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< AXLE NUT INSTALLATION
caution Using special tool front hub and flange yoke holder (MB990767), tighten the driveshaft nut.

Do not apply pressure to wheel bearing by the vehicle weight to avoid possible damage when axle nut is loosened.

>>B<< AXLE CAP INSTALLATION

1.If axle cap is as shown after it is fitted, turn it at least one notch clockwise to align it with the split pin hole.

2.If the axle cap is as shown, turn it at least one notch anti-clockwise to align it with the split pin hole.
3.If the split pin hole is not visible, turn it at least three notches clockwise to align it with the split pin hole.