PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING LH
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
Using SST and a press, press out the rear axle shaft.
Grind the rear axle bearing inner retainer using a grinder, and then remove it with a chisel.
Remove the shaft washer from the axle shaft.
REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily install 4 nuts to the housing bolts.
Note
Do not use any nuts removed from the vehicle, as they may be damaged.
Using a hammer, remove the 4 housing bolts and rear axle hub and bearing.
Remove the 4 nuts.
REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR LH
Using SST, remove the 6 hub bolts.
Note
Do not deform the oil deflector.
Make sure to align the notch of SST with the flange of the oil deflector.
Remove the deflector and deflector gasket from the rear axle shaft.