Toyota 4Runner: Disassembly

Toyota 4Runner Service Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Rear Axle Shaft / Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING LH

(a) Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

2. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

(a) Using SST and a press, press out the rear axle shaft.

SST: 09521-25023

SST: 09521-25011

(b) Grind the rear axle bearing retainer using a grinder, and then remove it with a chisel.

3. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install 4 nuts to the housing bolts.

NOTICE:

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

(b) Using a hammer, remove the 4 housing bolts and rear axle hub and bearing.

4. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR LH

(a) Using SST, remove the 6 hub bolts.

SST: 09650-17011

NOTICE:

Do not deform the oil deflector.
Make sure to align the notch of SST with the flange of the oil deflector.

(b) Remove the deflector and deflector gasket from the rear axle shaft.

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