REAR AXLE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING


    1. A01WVAL

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH


    1. A01WQCOE01

      Using SST and a press, press out the rear axle shaft.

      SST
      09521-25011
      09521-60010

    2. Remove the rear axle bearing inner retainer from the axle hub.

    3. Remove the rear axle shaft washer from the axle hub.

    4. A01WWXT

      Grind the rear axle bearing inner race surface using a grinder, then remove it with a chisel.

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01WSGI

      Temporarily install 4 nuts to the housing bolts.

      Note

      Do not use any nuts removed from the vehicle, as they may be damaged.

    2. Using a hammer, remove the 4 housing bolts and rear axle hub and bearing.

    3. Remove the 4 nuts.

  4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR LH


    1. A01WWLAE01

      Using SST, remove the 5 hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011

      Note


      • Do not deform the oil deflector.

      • Make sure to align the notch of SST with the flange of the oil deflector.

    2. Remove the deflector and deflector gasket from the rear axle shaft.