Sequoia LTD 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2001)
b. Pull out the axle shaft assembly.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
c. Remove the O-ring from the axle housing.
DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE BEARING RETAINER (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) AND SPEED SENSOR ROTOR
a. Attach 4 nuts to the serration bolts and remove the serration bolts from the backing plate using a hammer.
NOTICE: Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.
b. Grind the retainer and sensor rotor surfaces using a grinder, then pry them out with a chisel and hammer.
2. REMOVE SNAP RING FROM AXLE SHAFT
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT FROM BACKING PLATE AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
a. Attach washers and nut to the serration bolts, then torque the nuts to install the serration bolts to the backing plate.
b. Remove the 4 nuts from the serration bolts.
c. Position Special Service Tool (SST) on the backing plate with 4 nuts.
SST 09521-25011, 09521-25021
d. Using a press, remove the rear axle shaft, spring washer and bearing retainer from the backing plate.