Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Drive Shaft/Propeller Shaft
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016WT00JX
Title: DRIVE SHAFT / PROPELLER SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia)

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.

(b) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the differential oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.

HINT:

  • Set the inboard joint shaft snap ring with the opening side facing downward.
  • Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be confirmed from the sound or feeling when driving it.

2. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear axle carrier assembly AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE CARRIER: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) .

3. ADD REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: DIFFERENTIAL OIL: REPLACEMENT (2008 Sequoia)+

4. INSPECT FOR REAR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK