### Halfshaft (Independent Rear Suspension)

#### REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

##### 200SX

NOTE: When removing the halfshaft be careful not damage oil seal of differential carrier. Do not damage the CV-boot.

1. Raise and support the rear of the car.
2. Remove the spring stay.

   Fig. 1: Rear axle shaft assembly (IRS type)

3. Disconnect the halfshaft on the wheel side by removing the four flange bolts.
4. Grasp the halfshaft at the center and extract it from the differential carrier by prying it with a suitable pry bar.
5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Install the differential end first and then the wheel end. Tighten the four flange bolts to 20–27 ft. lbs. on CA18ET engine and 29–36 ft. lbs. on the CA20E and VG30E engines.

##### 240SX

NOTE: When removing the rear halfshafts, cover the CV-boots with cloth to prevent damage.

1. Raise and support the rear of the vehicle safely.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly.

   Fig. 2: Halfshaft assembly — 240SX

   Fig. 3: Removing the halfshaft assembly — 240SX

3. Remove the adjusting cap and cotter pin from the wheel bearing lock-nut.
4. Apply the parking brake and remove the rear wheel lock-nut.
5. Disconnect the halfshaft from the differential side by removing the side flange bolts.
6. Grasp the halfshaft at the center and extract if from the wheel hub by prying it with a suitable prybar or with the use of a wood block and mallet.

   NOTE: To protect the threads of the shaft, temporarily install the lock-nut when loosening the shaft from the wheel hub.

   To install:

7. Insert the shaft into the wheel hub and temporarily install the lock-nut.

   NOTE: Take care not to damage the oil seal or either end of the halfshaft during installation.

8. Connect the halfshaft to the differential and install the flange bolts and torque the flange bolts to 25–33 ft. lbs.
9. Apply the parking brake and tighten the lock-nut. Torque the lock-nut to 174–231 ft. lbs. (1989–90) 152–203 ft. lbs. (1991–92).
10. Install a new lock-nut cotter pin and install the adjusting cap.
11. Mount the rear wheel and tire assembly.
12. Lower the vehicle.