Sidekick JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L (1997)
Differential Axle Housing: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Drain differential gear oil.
Carry out steps 2. to 6. and 14. to 16. on both right and left wheels.
Note that left wheel and its related parts are used in illustrations in this section.
2. Remove rear brake drum. Refer to Brakes and Traction Control.
3. Disconnect brake pipe from wheel cylinder. With right side wheel cylinder, disconnect 2 brake pipes.
4. Remove rear wheel bearing retainer nuts from rear axle housing.
5. Check to ensure that there is clearance between rear wheel bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If no clearance is found, loosen cable
locking nut further to obtain clearance.
6. Using special tools (B) & (C) indicated below, draw out axle shaft.
