Contents: Removal ⇩ Installation ⇩
Special tool
Device for dismantling/replacing half-shafts 204-506/1 (LRT-60-030/1) | 
Holders - device for dismantling/replacing axle shafts 204-506/5 (LRT-60-030/5) | 
Device for dismantling/replacing half-shafts 204-506/3 (LRT-60-030/3) | 
Adapter for mounting device for half shafts 204-506-01 |
Tool for removing the drive axle seal 308-005 (LRT-37-004/2) | 
Pulse extractor 100-012 (LRT-99-004) | 
Device for mounting axle shaft seal 308-626/1 | 
Mounting tool/guide for axle shaft seal 308-626/2 |
Removal
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the ball joint, do not allow the axle shaft to hang loose on one side.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the ball joint, do not store or install axle shafts in the fully folded position.
CAUTION: AAR type roller joints (Angularly Adjusted Roller), mounted on the inside of some axle shafts, do not have an internal retaining mechanism and can therefore become separated.
CAUTION: Do not loosen or remove the large protruding hex plug on the differential housing.
1.
CAUTION: Never work on a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle with special stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Drain the differential. For more information, refer to Draining and Filling Differential Transmission Fluid (51.25.02)
3. Remove the wheel.
4. Loosen the axle shaft nut. Discard the nut.
5. Remove the stabilizer bar link. For more information, refer to Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (64.35.24)
6. Remove the parking brake cable from the lower arm.
7. Disconnect the toe adjustment rod. Remove the bolt.
8. Loosen the axle shaft mounting nut.
9.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged. Damage to the boot will result in premature failure of the ball joint.
Release the knuckle from the lower arm. Remove the bolt.
10. Using special tools, disconnect the axle shaft from the wheel hub.
11. Place a container to collect the oil.
12. Release the axle shaft from the differential housing.
13. With assistance, remove the axle shaft. Remove the spring ring and discard it.
14. Using special tools, remove the axle shaft seal and discard it.
Installation
1. Clean the parts.
2. Using the special tools, install the new axle shaft seal. Do not open the axle shaft seal guard until the axle shaft is fully seated.
3. Install the axle shaft with assistance.
- Install the retaining ring.
- Open the axle shaft seal protection.
- Make sure the snap ring is fully seated and holds the axle shaft in place.
4.
NOTE: The axle shaft seal guard should separate into two pieces.
Remove and discard the axle shaft seal guard.
5. Using special tools, install the axle shaft into the wheel hub.
6.
CAUTION: Make sure that the ball joint boot is not damaged. Damage to the boot will result in premature failure of the ball joint.
Attach the lower control arm to the wheel knuckle. Tighten the connection. (tightening torque 275 Nm).
7. Install the new axle shaft nut and tighten it lightly.
8. Attach the toe adjustment rod. Tighten the bolt. (tightening torque 175 Nm)
9. Secure the parking brake cable to the lower arm.
10. Install the stabilizer bar link. For more information, refer to Rear Stabilizer Bar Link (64.35.24)
11. Tighten the axle shaft mounting nut (tightening torque 350 Nm). Secure the nut to the axle shaft.
12. Install the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts. (tightening torque 140 Nm).
13.
CAUTION: Do not fill the differential with oil up to the filler plug hole. The filler plug hole is used only to fill the differential with oil and is not intended to serve as a level indicator.
Fill the differential with the required amount of oil. For more information, refer to Draining and Filling Differential with Transmission Oil (51.25.02)
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