Removal

1.	Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2.	Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B). Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3.	Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub under applying the brake.

4.	Remove the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Loosen the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm.

5.	Remove the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).

6.	Remove the rear shock absorber (A).

7.	Remove the assist arm (A) and the trailing arm (B) from the rear axle carrier. Remove the rear assist arm ball joint by using the special tool(09568-4A000).

8.	Remove the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier.

9.	Push the rear axle carrier (A) outward and separate the driveshaft (B) from the axle hub (A).

10.

Insert a pry bar (A) between the differential case (B) and joint case (C), and separate the driveshaft (D) from the differential case. • Use a pry bar (A) being careful not to damage the differential and joint. • Do not insert the pry bar (A) too deep, as this may cause damage to the oil seal. • Do not pull the driveshaft by excessive force it may cause components inside the joint kit to dislodge resulting in a torn boot or a damaged bearing. • Plug the hole of the differential case with the oil seal cap to prevent contamination. • Support the driveshaft properly. • Replace the retainer ring whenever the driveshaft is removed from the differential case.

Installation

1.	Apply gear oil on the oil seal contacting surface of differential case (B) and the driveshaft (A) splines.

2.	Before installing the driveshaft(A), set the opening side of the circlip facing downward.

3.	After installation, check that the driveshaft (A) cannot be removed by hand.

4.	Install the driveshaft to the rear axle carrier assembly.

5.	Install the rear stabilizer link (A) from the rear axle carrier. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : Nut(B) : 58.8~78.5 (6.0~8.0, 43.4~57.9)

6.

Install the assist arm (A) and the trailing arm (B) to the rear axle carrier. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : Bolt (C) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7) Nut (D) : 98.1~117.7 (10~12, 72.3~86.8) Nut (E) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7) Bol t(F) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7) After checking the distance(467±10mm(18.39±0.39in)) between the wheel housing garnish(A) and the hub assembly(B) as shown in the illustration, tighten the mounting bolts and nuts of rear chassis part with specified torque.

7.	Install the rear shock absorber (A). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : Bolt (B) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7) Nut (C) : 98.1~117.7 (10.0~12.0, 72.3~86.8)

8.	Install the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).

9.

Install the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Tighten the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm with a specified torque. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : Bolt (B) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7) Nut (C) : 137.3~156.9 (14~16, 101.3~115.7)

10.	Install the washer (C), castle nut (B) and split pin (A) to the rear hub assembly. Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 196.1~274.0 (20~28, 144.7~202.5) The washer (C) should be assembled with convex surface outward when installing the castle nut (B) and split pin (A).

11.	Install the wheel and tire (A) to the rear hub (B). Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) : 88.3~107.9 (9~11, 65.1~79.6) Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).

Disassembly

• Do not disassemble the BJ assembly. • Special grease must be applied to the driveshaft joint. Do not substitute with another type of grease. • The boot band should be replaced with a new one.

1.	Remove the circlip (B) from driveshaft splines (A) of the differential side TJ case.

2.	Remove the both boot clamps from the differential side TJ case.

3.	Pull out the boot from the differential side joint(TJ).

4.

While dividing joint(TJ) boot (A) of the differential side, wipe the grease in TJ case (B) and collect them respectively. • Be careful not to damage the boot. • According to below the illustrated, put marks (D) on roller of trunion assembly (A), TJ case (B) and spline part (C), for providing assembly.

5.	Using a snap ring plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the circlip (A).

6.	Remove the trunion assembly (B) from the driveshaft (A) using the special tool (09495-33000).

7.	Clean the trunion assembly.

8.	Remove the boot (A) of the transaxle side joint(TJ). For reusing the boot (A), wrap tape (B) around the driveshaft splines (C) to protect the boot (A).

9.	Using a plier or flat-tipped (-) screwdriver, remove the clamp on the side of wheel.

10.	Pull out the joint(BJ) on the side of wheel into the transaxle direction. Be carefull not to damage the boot.

Reassembly

1.	Wrap tape around the driveshaft splines (TJ. side) to prevent damage to the boots.

2.	Apply grease to the driveshaft and install the BJ boots.

3.	Install the bands to both BJ boots.

4.	Using the SST(09495-3K000), secure the boot bands. Clearance (A) : 2.0 mm (0.079 in.) or less

5.	Install the TJ boot bands and TJ boot.

6.	Install the trunion assembly (A) and the circlip (E) to the spline (C) on the driveshaft. At this time align the marks (D) each other.

7.	Add the specified grease to the TJ as mush as wiped away at inspection.

8.	Install the TJ boots.

9.	To control the air in the TJ boot, keep the specified distance between the boot bands when they are tightened. Distance (A) LH side RH side Diesel 3.0, Gasoline 3.8 (mm(in)) 715.8 (28.18) 715.8 (28.18)

10.	Using the SST (09495-39100), secure the boot bands.

Inspection

1.	Check the driveshaft spline for wear or damage.

2.	Check that there is no water or foreign material in the BJ.

3.	Check the trunion assembly for roller rotation, wear or corrosion.

4.	Check the groove inside the TJ case for wear or corrosion.

5.	Check the dynamic damper for damage or cracks.