REAR AXLE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH


    1. B003Q39

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

    2. B003NW2C01
      B003R2S Bolt
      B003LF2 Nut

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

      SST
      09521-25012
      09521-25024
      Torque:
      16 N*m  { 163 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Uniformly tighten the 4 SST bolts.

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

      SST
      09521-25024

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

      SST
      09521-25012
      09521-25024

      Note

      Be careful not to drop the rear axle shaft LH.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear axle shaft bearing LH (inner) remains on the rear axle shaft LH, grind the rear axle shaft bearing LH (inner) surface using a grinder, and then pry off the rear axle shaft bearing LH (inner) with a chisel and hammer.

    5. Remove the 4 nuts and SST.

    6. Remove the rear inner axle bearing retainer LH and rear axle shaft washer LH from the rear axle shaft bearing LH.

  2. REMOVE BACKING PLATE TO REAR AXLE HOUSING SETTING BOLT


    1. B003OR9

      Temporarily install 4 nuts to the 4 backing plate to rear axle housing setting bolts.

      Note

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

    2. Using a hammer, tap out the 4 backing plate to rear axle housing setting bolts from the backing plate.

    3. Remove the 4 nuts from the 4 backing plate to rear axle housing setting bolts.

    4. Remove the rear axle bearing case LH from the backing plate.

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT


    1. Secure the rear axle shaft LH between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. B003QM1N03

      Using SST, remove the 6 rear axle hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011

      Note


      • Do not deform the brake drum oil deflector LH.

      • Make sure to align the groove of SST with the flange of the brake drum oil deflector LH.

    3. Remove the brake drum oil deflector LH and brake drum oil deflector gasket LH from the rear axle shaft LH.

  4. REMOVE REAR OUTER AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL


    1. Secure the rear axle bearing case LH between aluminum plates in a vise.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. B003OZEN01

      Using SST, tap out the rear outer axle shaft oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear axle bearing case LH.

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING LH


    1. B003Q2EN01

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

      SST
      09223-56010
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00680 )