1. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 rear drive shaft inboard joint boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
2. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Separate the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot from the inboard joint assembly.
3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT INBOARD JOINT ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the inboard joint assembly and outboard joint shaft.
NOTICE: Do not use a punch for the marks.
(b) Pull out the inboard joint assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the balls.

(c) Place matchmarks on the outboard joint shaft, inner race and cage.
NOTICE: Do not punch the marks.
(d) Remove the 6 bolts.
(e) Slide the cage toward outboard joint.

(f) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

(g) Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the inner race.
(h) Remove the cage.
(i) Remove the inboard joint boot, inboard joint boot clamp and inboard joint boot No. 2 clamp.
4. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT CLAMP

(a) Using pliers, remove the 2 rear drive shaft outboard joint boot clamps as shown in the illustration.
5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTBOARD JOINT BOOT
(a) Remove the outboard joint boot from the outboard joint shaft.
(b) Remove the old grease from the outboard joint.
NOTICE: Do not disassemble the outboard joint.
Removal
InspectionOpen in Stop Light Switch Circuit
DTC C1249/49 Open in Stop Light Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION
WIRING DIAGRAM
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1 CHECK STOP LIGHT SWITCH OPERATION
(a) Check that the stop light comes on when the brake pedal
is depressed and goes off when the brake pedal is
released.
OK
HINT:
Check the stop li ...
Seating configuration variation
Cargo capacity
Weight of the removed second
seat
If removing the second seats, it is possible to load extra cargo equal
to the weight of the removed seats.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants) +
(Weight of the removed second seats)
Second seats w ...
On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT COOLING FAN SYSTEM
(a) Put the vehicle in the following conditions
(1) The engine switch is off.
(2) The coolant temperature is less than 95°C
(203°F).
(3) The battery voltage is between 9 and 14 V.
(4) The A/C switch is OFF.
(b) Clamp the 400 A probe of an ammeter over the ...