Tracker 4x2 L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1995)
Figure 17
Remove or Disconnect
Tools Required:
J 37791 Rear Axle shaft and Brake Drum Remover.
J 2619-01 Slide Hammer
J 22912-01 Rear Bearing Remover
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Raise and suitably support vehicle.
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Place a drain pan or suitable container under rear axle housing.
1. Rear axle housing oil level/filler plug from rear axle housing (Figure 5).
2. Rear axle housing drain plug from rear axle housing and drain rear axle housing (Figure 5).
3. Rear tire and wheel assembly.
4. Rear brake drum from rear axle.
5. Rear antilock brake shoe return spring from both rear brake shoes (Figure 6).
6. Four rear axle shaft retaining nuts from rear axle shaft bearing retainer studs behind brake backing plate (Figure 7).
Important: DO NOT remove the brake backing plate with the rear axle shaft. If this precaution is not observed, inner seal damage may reslut.
7. Rear axle shaft and bearing from rear axle housing using J 37791 with a J 2619-01 (Figure 8).
Important: Right and left rear axle shafts are different lengths. The right rear axle shaft is 722.5 mm (28.4 inches) in length. The left rear axle shaft is
679.5 mm (26.8 inches) in length. When removing both axle shafts, make sure they are installed in their respective sides of the rear axle housing.
Measure
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Rear axle shaft length. Length should be measured from the differential end of the shaft to the outside edge of the axle shaft flange (Figure 9).
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Using a hand grinder, flatten two opposite sides of the rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring (Figure 10).
Notice: Use caution not to grind on the axle shaft itself. If the axle shaft is damaged by grinding, the shaft may become weak or unbalanced causing
vibration, bearing or seal failure.
8. Rear axle shaft bearing retainer ring on axle shaft using a hammer and cold chisel (Figure 11).
9. Rear axle shaft bearing from rear axle shaft using a J 22912-01 and a hydraulic press. Place the J 22912-01 on the rear axle shaft between the rear
axle shaft bearing and the rear axle shaft bearing retainer. Then place the rear axle shaft in a hydraulic press and slowly press the rear axle shaft
bearing off the rear axle shaft (Figure 12).
10. Rear axle shaft bearing retainer from rear axle shaft.
11. Rear axle shaft outer oil seal from the rear axle shaft bearing retainer (Figure 13).
Inspect
1. Rear axle shaft bearing for brinelling or roughness. Replace as necessary.
2. Rear axle shaft for flat spots or blue discoloration indicating overheating. Replace as necessary.
