4 Runner 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
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9. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT W/BACKING PLATE
a. Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft w/backing plate.
b. Remove a O-ring.
10. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH OIL SEAL
a. Using SST, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal.
SST 09308-00010
11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT SNAP RING
a. Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
12. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
a. Using SST and press, remove the rear axle shaft.
SST 09521-25011
13. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING RETAINER INNER LH
a. Remove the rear axle bearing retainer inner LH from the rear axle bearing assy LH.
14. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT PLATE WASHER
a. Remove the rear axle shaft plate washer from the rear axle bearing assy LH.