REAR AXLE SHAFT DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE BACKING PLATE TO REAR AXLE HOUSING SETTING BOLT


    1. A01LCBM

      Temporarily install the 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 rear brake backing plate sub-assembly LH.

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

  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING INNER RETAINER LH


    1. A01LF51

      Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

    2. A01LD2X

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

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the axle shaft.

    3. Remove the shaft washer from the axle shaft.

  3. 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. A01L8DXN03

      Install SST to the backing plate with the 4 nuts.

      SST
      09521-25012
    4. A01LC75N04

      Using SST and a press, press out the rear 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB BOLT LH


    1. A01LEN8N02

      Secure the axle shaft between aluminum plates in a vise.

    2. for 2WD:

      Using SST, remove the 5 hub bolts.

      SST
      09650-17011
    3. A01LAR4N03

      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.

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OUTER OIL SEAL


    1. A01LC33N01

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

      SST
      09308-00010

  6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT BEARING LH


    1. A01L9AFN01

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

      SST
      09223-56010
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00650 )