REAR AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID (for 2WD)

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  5. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE (for 2WD)


    1. A01E2IN

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.

  6. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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    1. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder.

  7. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. Release the parking brake lever, and remove the drum.

      Tech Tips

      If the drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedures.

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      Remove the hole plug (adjust) and insert a screwdriver into the hole on the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.

    3. Using another screwdriver, compress the brake shoe adjuster by turning the adjusting wheel.

  8. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)


    1. Release the parking brake lever, and remove the drum.

      Tech Tips

      If the drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedures.

    2. A01DYAME01

      Remove the hole plug (adjust) and insert a screwdriver into the hole on the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.

    3. Using another screwdriver, compress the shoe adjuster by turning the adjusting wheel.

  9. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (w/ ABS, VSC)


    1. Disconnect the sensor connector.

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    2. Detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 harness clamps.

    4. Remove the bolt and speed sensor LH.

    5. Disconnect the sensor connector.

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    6. Detach the connector.

    7. Detach the 2 clamps.

    8. Remove the bolt and harness clamp.

    9. Remove the bolt and speed sensor RH.

  10. REMOVE FRONT BRAKE SHOE (for 2WD)


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      Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, shoe hold down spring and pin.

      SST
      09718-00010

    2. Remove the shoe and tension spring.

  11. REMOVE REAR BRAKE SHOE (for 2WD)


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      Using SST, remove the shoe hold down spring cup, shoe hold down spring and pin.

      SST
      09718-00010

    2. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the adjust lever tension spring from the automatic adjust lever. Then remove the shoe.

    3. A01DVK9

      Using needle-nose pliers, disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever.

  12. REMOVE BRAKE SHOES (for 4WD and Pre-Runner)

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    1. Using pliers, remove the shoe hold down springs, pins, front brake shoe and rear brake shoe.

    2. A01DZU5

      Push the front or rear side of the wheel brake cylinder with the brake shoe. Then remove the side of the brake shoe opposite to the side of the cylinder being pushed. Finally remove the remaining side of the brake shoe.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the cylinder dust boot.

    3. A01DVO6

      Move one of the shoes downward and remove the shoe tension spring.

    4. A01E268

      Remove the brake shoe front and rear side.

    5. Remove the strut set and return spring from the shoe.

    6. Remove the support clip from the strut set and return spring.

    7. A01E1FT

      Using needle-nose pliers, disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable from the parking brake shoe lever.

  13. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE


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

  14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH BACKING PLATE

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    1. Remove the 4 nuts.

    2. Pull out the axle shaft from the axle housing.

  15. REMOVE O-RING


    1. Remove the O-ring from the axle housing.

  16. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH

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    1. Using SST, tap out the oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle housing hole.

  17. REMOVE BACKING PLATE TO REAR AXLE HOUSING SETTING BOLT

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    1. Temporarily install 4 nuts to the 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 setting bolts from the backing plate.

    3. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 setting bolts.

  18. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING INNER RETAINER LH AND REAR SKID CONTROL ROTOR (w/ ABS, VSC)

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    1. Grind the retainer and skid control rotor surfaces using a grinder, and then pry them off with a chisel and hammer.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle shaft.

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING INNER RETAINER LH

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    1. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

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      Grind the retainer surface using a grinder, and then pry it off with a chisel and hammer.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle shaft.

    3. Remove the shaft washer from the axle shaft.

  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH


    1. Insert the setting bolts into the backing plate and temporarily install washers and nuts to the setting bolts. Tighten the nuts to temporarily install the setting bolts to the backing plate and bearing case.

    2. Remove the nuts and washers from the setting bolts.

    3. A01DWYZE01

      Install SST to the backing plate with the 4 nuts.

      SST
      09521-25011
    4. A01DY1TE01

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

    5. Remove the 4 nuts and SST.

    6. Temporarily install 4 nuts to the setting bolts.

      Note

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

    7. Using a hammer, tap out the 4 setting bolts from the backing plate.

    8. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 setting bolts.

  21. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH


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      Secure the axle shaft between aluminum plates in a vise.

    2. for 2WD:

      Using SST, remove the 5 hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011
    3. A01E1T0E01

      for 4WD and Pre-Runner:

      Using SST, remove the 6 hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011

    4. Remove the deflector and gasket from the axle shaft.

      Note


      • Do not deform the deflector.

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

  22. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

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

      Maximum runout
      Item Specified Condition
      Shaft runout 1.5 mm (0.0591 in.)
      Flange runout 0.10 mm (0.00394 in.)

      If the rear axle shaft or flange is damaged or worn, or if the runout is greater than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.

  23. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OUTER OIL SEAL

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    1. Using SST, tap out the outer oil seal.

      SST
      09308-00010

  24. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING LH

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    1. Using SST and a press, press out the bearing.

      SST
      09223-56010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00640 )