Drivetrain

Disassembly

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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.

(c) Remove the shaft washer from the axle shaft.

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.

(c) Remove the 4 nuts.

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.

Test yourself

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