Tacoma Extra Cab 2WD L4-2438cc 2.4L DOHC MFI (1997)
b. Using a press, remove the rear axle shaft with the bearing retainer from the backing plate.
c. Remove the SST.
4. Inspect axle shaft. If the rear axle shaft or flange are damaged or worn, or if runout is greater than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.
Maximum shaft runout: 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Maximum flange runout: 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
5. Remove outer oil seal. Using SST 09308-00010, remove the oil seal.
6. Replace rear axle bearing.
a. Using SST 09223-56010, 09950-60010 (09951-00560), remove the bearing.
