REAR AXLE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY


  1. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL ROTOR (w/ ABS)


    1. A003F5PE01

      Temporarily install the nut to the rear brake backing plate No.1 bolt as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a hammer, remove the 4 bolts from the rear axle shaft bearing case.

      Note

      Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

    3. A003C78

      Grind the bearing retainer inner and skid control rotor rear surfaces using a grinder, then chisel them out with a chisel.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear axle shaft and backing plate.

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A003FXL

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the rear axle shaft snap ring.

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT


    1. A003C0AE01

      Install a washer and nut to the rear brake backing plate No.1 bolt as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install the rear brake backing plate No.1 bolt by tightening the nut.

    3. A003BMSE01

      Install the rear axle shaft puller and rear axle shaft puller attachment with the 4 bolts.

      SST
      09521-25012
      09521-25024

      Tech Tips


      • Uniformly tighten the 4 SST bolts.

      • Torque: 16 N*m (163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf).

    4. Secure SST to the rear axle bearing case with the 4 nuts.

      SST
      09521-25012
      09521-25024

    5. Using SST and a press, remove the rear axle shaft from the rear axle bearing case.

      SST
      09521-25012
      09521-25024

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the rear axle shaft.

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING RETAINER INNER


    1. Remove the rear axle bearing retainer inner.

  5. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR


    1. A003GKNE01

      Using SST, remove the rear axle hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011

    2. Remove the brake drum oil deflector and brake drum oil deflector gasket.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OUTER OIL SEAL


    1. A003BUSE01

      Using SST, remove the rear axle shaft outer oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

  7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING


    1. A003AU5E01

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear axle shaft bearing from the rear axle shaft bearing case.

      SST
      09223-56010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00600 )

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING CASE


    1. A003EEU

      Temporarily install the nut to the rear brake backing plate No.1 bolt as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a hammer, remove the 4 bolts from the rear axle shaft bearing case.

      Note

      Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

  9. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT


    1. A003CQL

      Using a dial indicator, inspect the rear axle shaft runout and flange runout.

      Maximum
      Shaft runout
      1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
      Flange runout
      0.1 mm (0.00393 in.)

      Note

      Ensure that the dial indicator is set at right angles to the measurement surface.

      If runout exceeds the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.

    2. Check the rear axle shaft for damage.