Pickup 4WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1990)
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle shaft outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.0039 in.)
If greater than the specified maximum, replace the axle shaft.
4. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE
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Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
5. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE
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Using SST, disconnect brake line from the wheel cylinder.
SST 09751-36011
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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Remove the 4 backing plate mounting nuts.
7. REMOVE SNAP RING
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT FROM BACKING PLATE