Toyota 4Runner: Removal

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

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

4. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

5. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the parking brake assembly (See page ).

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH PARKING BRAKE PLATE LH

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft with parking brake plate.

(b) Remove the O-ring.

8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH

(a) Using SST, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal.

SST: 09308-00010

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 a ...

Inspection

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT REAR AXLE SHAFT (a) Using a dial indicator, measure the rear axle shaft runout and flange runout. Maximum runout: Shaft runout: 1.50 mm (0.0591 in.) Flange run ...

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