Sequoia 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2006)
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.6 mm (0.024 inch)
If the backlash exceeds the 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 (0.0040 inch)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle shaft.
5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the parking brake assembly.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and pull out the parking brake cable from the backing plate.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 ft. lbs.)
c. Use the same procedures described above to the other side.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 nuts.
Torque: 122 Nm (1,244 kgf-cm, 90 ft. lbs.)
b. Pull out the axle shaft assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
c. Remove the O-ring from the axle housing.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING RETAINER INNER
2. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
a. Attach the 4 nuts to the serration bolts and remove the serration bolts from the backing plate using a hammer.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.
b. Grind the retainer and sensor rotor surfaces using a grinder, then pry them out with a chisel and hammer.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING