T100 SR5 Extra Cab Pickup 4WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1998)
Rear Axle Shaft - 2 WD & 4 WD ( 2 Of 2)
REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove brake drum.
3. Check bearing backlash and axle shaft deviation.
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.7 mm (0.027 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 (0.0039 inch).
If the deviation at the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle shaft.
4. Remove rear brake assembly.
5. With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), remove ABS speed sensor from rear axle housing.
Torque: 8.0 Nm (71 inch lbs.).
6. Disconnect brake line.
Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09751-36011 or equivalent, disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
Torque: 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
7. Disconnect parking brake cable.