Pickup 2WD V6-180.5 2959cc 3.0L SOHC (3VZ-E) (1989)
Axle Shaft: Service and Repair
Rear Axle Shaft, Bearing & Oil Seal
Backing Plate Removal (Part 1 Of 2). Pickup & 4Runner
Backing Plate Removal (Part 2 Of 2). Pickup & 4Runner
1.
Raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove rear wheel and brake drum.
4.
Disconnect parking brake cable and using line wrench 09751-36011, or equivalent, remove brake line.
5.
Remove four backing plate mounting bolts and pull out axle.
6.
Remove snap ring from axle shaft.
7.
Install special tool 09521-25011, or equivalent and press axle from backing plate, Fig. 1.
8.
Pry out outer seal using screwdriver.
9.
Using bearing removers 09223-56010 and 09608-35014 or equivalents, press bearing from backing plate.
10.
Grind down bearing inner retainer, then cut it off using a hammer and chisel.
11.
Reverse procedure to install.