4 Runner 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE PLATE TO REAR AXLE HOUSING BOLT
a. Attach 4 nuts to the parking brake plate to rear axle housing bolts.
b. Using a hammer, remove the 4 parking brake plate to rear axle housing bolts and rear axle bearing assy.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.
16. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH
17. REMOVE REAR AXLE LH HUB BOLT
a. Using SST, remove the 6 hub bolts.
SST 09650-17011
18. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL LH DEFLECTOR
19. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM OIL DEFLECTOR GASKET LH
20. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEARING OIL SEAL
a. Grind the rear axle bearing inner race surface using a grinder, then chisel them out with a chisel.
b. Remove the rear axle shaft oil seal from the rear axle shaft.
21. INSPECT SHAFT, RR AXLE
Maximum runout:
Shaft runout: 1.5 mm (0.0591 inch)
Flange runout: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
If the rear axle shaft or flange are damaged or worn or of runout of greater than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.