Rear Drive Shaft Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Assemble rear drive shaft assembly referring to FRONT DRIVE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY:FRONT  and noting the following points which are different from that of the front drive shaft assembly.

• Apply grease to differential side joint.

  Grease color 

  : Yellow 

  Amount 

  : 197 - 207 g (6.9 - 7.3 oz) 

• Install tripod joint spider (1) on shaft by using special tool with hammer, directing its chamfered spline toward wheel side, and then fasten it with new snap ring (2) using snap ring plier (3).

  Special Tool 

  1. 09913-84510 
     Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Plier

     Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.