AXLE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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1	Brake drum
2	Parking brake cable connecting pin
3	Brake pipe
4	Nut
5	Axle shaft and back plate component (See Axle Shaft and Back Plate Component, Shim Installation Note (Bearing play adjustment))
6	Shim (See Axle Shaft and Back Plate Component, Shim Installation Note (Bearing play adjustment))
7	ABS sensor rotor (with ABS) (See ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note) (See ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note)
8	Bearing locknut (See Bearing Locknut Removal Note) (See Bearing Inner Race, Bearing Locknut Installation Note)
9	Lock washer
10	Bearing housing (See Bearing Housing Removal Note)
11	Bearing inner race (See Bearing Inner Race, Bearing Locknut Installation Note)
12	Bearing spacer
13	Oil seal (bearing housing side) (See Bearing Outer Race, Oil Seal (Bearing Housing Side) Installation Note)
14	Bearing outer race (See Bearing Outer Race Removal Note) (See Bearing Outer Race, Oil Seal (Bearing Housing Side) Installation Note)
15	Back plate component
16	Axle shaft
17	Hub bolt
18	Baffle
19	Oil seal (axle casing side) (See Oil Seal (Axle Casing Side) Removal Note) (See Oil Seal (Axle Casing Side) Installation Note)
20	O-ring

ABS Sensor Rotor Removal Note

Warning

•  When grinding, be careful of debris coming from the grinder or bearing collar. Always wear eye protectors.

Caution

•  Because the ABS sensor rotor and rear wheel hub edge are almost flush even if the axle shaft is moved as far as it will go, be careful not to damage the rear wheel hub when grinding.

1.  Grind a part of the ABS sensor rotor using a grinder until 0.5 mm {0.02 in} remains, and then brake it using a chisel and remove from the shaft.

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Bearing Locknut Removal Note

Note

•  Be careful when removing or installing the bearing locknuts for the left wheels because they are left threaded (tightened by turning counterclockwise).

1.  Set the SSTs as shown in the figure, and remove the bearing locknut from the rear axle shaft.

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Bearing Housing Removal Note

1.  Remove the bearing and bearing housing using the SSTs.

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Bearing Outer Race Removal Note

1.  After removing the bearing inner race and oil seal from the rear wheel hub, tap lightly using a suitable round bar to force out the outer race.

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Oil Seal (Axle Casing Side) Removal Note

1.  remove the oil seal from the axle casing using a screwdriver.

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Oil Seal (Axle Casing Side) Installation Note

1.  Tap the oil seal in until it is flush with the end of the axle casing using the SST.

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2.  After installation, apply grease to the oil seal lip.

Bearing Outer Race, Oil Seal (Bearing Housing Side) Installation Note

1.  Press the bearing outer race and the oil seal using the SSTs.

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Bearing Inner Race, Bearing Locknut Installation Note

1.  Set the SST and then press the bearing in until 3 to 5 threads of the bearing locknut mounting screw of the axle shaft are visible above the top of the bearing outer race.

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2.  Remove the SST, and then install the bearing locknut to the axle shaft.

3.  Tighten the bearing locknut using the SST (49 0603 635A) to press in the bearing inner race.

4.  Remove the bearing locknut and install the lock washer so that its tab fits into the groove of the axle shaft.

5.  Re-install the bearing locknut and tighten it to the specified torque.

6.  Bend the lock washer tab securely in the slot in the locknut.

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Caution

•  The torque wrench must be attached perpendicular to the SST.

ABS Sensor Rotor Installation Note

Note

•  Install the ABS sensor rotor in the direction shown in the figure.

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1.  Press the ABS sensor rotor in until it is flush with the end of the bearing lock nut using the SST.

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Axle Shaft and Back Plate Component, Shim Installation Note (Bearing play adjustment)

1.  Adjust the bearing end play in the axial direction using the following procedures.

(1)  Press one side of the rear axle shaft components to the thrust bearing on the differential.

(2)  Measure the clearance between the bearing housing and the axle housing (part A in the figure).

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(3)  Select a shim that is 0.65—0.95 mm {0.026—0.037 in} thicker than the clearance measured in Step 2 and install it.

(4)  Measure the clearance of the rear axle shaft component on the opposite side using the same procedure in Steps 1 and 2 above.

(5)  Select a shim that is 0.05—0.25 mm {0.002—0.009 in} thicker than the clearance measured in Step 4 and install it.

(6)  Verify that the rear axle bearing end play is within a range of 0.05—0.25 mm {0.002—0.009 in}.

•  If it is not within the range, adjust the rear axle bearing end play again.

Rear axle bearing play in axial direction

0.05 —0.25 mm {0.002—0.009 in}