FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin and adjusting cap, then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool. See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Hub and
Housing/Exploded View.
3. Put matching mark (A) on drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Never scratch the surface.
4. Remove center muffler. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View
(VQ35HR), See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View (VK50VE).
5. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
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Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
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Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for counterpart such as joint sub-assembly, and other parts.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above procedure.
6. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
7. Remove mounting bolts between side flange and drive shaft.
8. Remove drive shaft.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.