REAR AXLE SHAFTREMOVAL1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.(Refer to the GI section.)2. Remove the rear wheels.3. Drain the rear differential oil. (Refer to the DF section.)4. Remove the rear brake drum. (Refer to the BR section.)5. Remove the rear axle shaft bearing outer retainer attach-ing nuts, using the box wrench through the hole on therear axle hub.6. Remove the rear axle shaft assembly, using the followingSST.SST : 09520-00031-000CAUTION:• Be very careful not to damage the oil seal of the rearaxle shaft housing when removing the rear axle shaft.7. Remove the shim.CAUTION:• Never make damage on the shim during removal.RS–13JRS00036-00033JRS00037-00034JRS00038-00035JRS00039-00036
