Document ID: 2775163

Special Tools

DT-48877 - Seal Protector
DT-51504 - Seal Protector
J-45859 - Wheel Hub Remover

Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Caution: Make sure that the wheel drive shaft nut is fully un-staked to avoid damage to the wheel drive shaft threads during the removal of the wheel drive shaft nut. Failure to follow these instructions could result in wheel, nut, and/or stud damage.

If equipped with a staked nut, using a chisel tool (2) and a hammer (3), unstake the drive shaft nut collar (1) from the drive shaft slot.

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With the aid of an assistant, apply the brakes.

Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut, replace with NEW only.

Remove and discard the wheel drive shaft retaining nut (1).

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Using J-45859 - remover , separate the wheel drive shaft from the knuckle.

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Remove the knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.

Caution: DT-51504 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the DT-51504 as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to damage the differential output seal

Note: Move the axle shaft out of the differential enough to install the seal protector.

Carefully install the DT-51504 - protector (1) for the 195 mm axle or the DT-48877 - protector (1) for the 218 mm axle and 250 mm axle over the wheel drive shaft.

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Carefully slide the DT-51504 - protector (1) for the 195 mm axle or the DT-48877 - protector (1) for the 218 mm axle and 250 mm axle into the differential output shaft seal.
Remove the wheel drive shaft (1) from the vehicle.

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Remove the washer (1) from the wheel drive shaft (2) and discard. Replace with NEW only.

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Installation Procedure

Note:

DO NOT re-use the old washer, replace with NEW only.
If there is no washer present on the wheel drive shaft when removed, install the NEW washer

Install the NEW washer (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

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Install the wheel drive shaft (1) in the vehicle.

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Caution: DT-51504 must be installed into the differential output shaft seal prior to removing and installing the wheel drive shaft. Failure to install the DT-51504 as indicated may cause the splines of the wheel drive shaft to damage the differential output seal

Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential unit the splines are past the DT-51504 - protector (1) for the 195 mm axle or the DT-48877 - protector (1) for the 218 mm axle and 250 mm axle.

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Carefully remove the DT-51504 - protector for the 195 mm axle or the DT-48877 - protector for the 218 mm axle and 250 mm axle from the differential output shaft seal.

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Install the wheel drive shaft until the it is fully seated in the rear differential.
Install the knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement.

Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut, replace with NEW only.

Install and hand tighten the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (1).

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With the aid of an assistant, apply the brakes.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

Using a torque wrench and the proper size socket, tighten the wheel drive shaft nut to 270 Nm (199 lb ft).

Note: Ensure that the drive shaft nut is fully staked. The collar should contact the bottom of the drive shaft slot or be evenly split into the center of the drive shaft slot. Holding the rotor from turning will ease the process.

If equipped with a staked nut, using a chisel tool (1) and a hammer, stake the drive shaft nut collar (2) into the drive shaft slot.

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Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove the support and lower the vehicle.

Axle Shaft Assembly

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