REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL

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 WHEEL

    Click here

  2. REMOVE REAR BRAKE


    1. for 2WD:

      Click here

    2. for 4WD and Pre-Runner:

      Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS)


    1. for 2WD:

      Click here

    2. for 4WD and Pre-Runner:

      Click here

  4. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE


    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE

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    1. Remove the 4 nuts.

    2. Pull out the rear axle shaft with backing plate from the rear axle housing.

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING CASE O-RING LH


    1. Remove the rear axle bearing case O-ring LH from the rear axle housing.

  7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH

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

      SST
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      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear axle housing hole.