5. DRIVE TRAIN
5-4
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT
Removal
Place vehicle on PARK position and select 4WD.
Remove left and right seats, gear shift handle and
engine shield.
Unscrew propeller shaft bolt on engine side.
Inspection
Inspect the propeller shaft for wear or damage. If any
defects are found, replace the propeller shaft with new
one.
Check if U-joint moves freely in all direction.
Check bellows for holes or brittleness.
REAR WHEEL HUB
Removal
Raise the rear of vehicle, support it securely on jack
stands and remove rear wheel.
Remove cotter pin, castellated nut and belleville
washer.
Remove the caliper from knuckle.
Pull the wheel hub to remove it.
Inspection
Check wheel hub for cracks or other damages.
Check inner splines and wheel rim bolts for wear or
other damages.
If any damage is detected on wheel hub, replace it with
a new one.
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Removal
Remove the appropriate wheel hub.
Remove bolt that attach the shock absorber to the
lower suspension arm.
Detach lower suspension arm from knuckle.
Separate knuckle from upper suspension arm.
Remove the caliper.
Pull drive shaft out of differential.
Inspection
Inspect the condition boots. If there is any damage or
evidence of leaking lubricant, replace them.
Check splines for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
If the splines on plunging joint are worn, a check of
differential inner splines should be done.