:  Jul 21, 2004
















































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  Take note of the fitted position of the bush.

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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the muffler assembly.

. Remove the fuel tank heat shield.
  Remove the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.




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  : Mark the position of the driveshaft flange in relation to the drive pinion flange.

  : To avoid damage to the joint or gaiter, do not allow the driveshaft to hang.

Release the driveshaft from the rear axle drive flange.
  Remove and discard the 4 Torx bolts.




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  : Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.

Using a suitable jack, lower the front of the axle.
  Remove the axle front retaining bolt.




. Using the special tools, remove the axle housing bushing.



. Using the special tools, install the axle housing bushing.



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  : Make sure the weight of the axle is always supported.

Using a suitable jack, raise the front of the differential.
  Install the axle front retaining bolt.
  Tighten to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).

. Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Attach the driveshaft to the rear axle drive flange.
  Tighten the new Torx bolts to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).

. Install the fuel tank heat shield.
  Tighten the bolts and nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the muffler assembly.