Tacoma 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (1995)
Rear Axle Shaft (2 Of 2)
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel and brake drum.
Installation Hint:
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Torque to 110 Nm (83 ft. lbs.)
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After installation, bleed the brake system and check for leaks.
2. Check bearing backlash and axle shaft deviation.
a. Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing shaft direction. If it is greater than the maximum, replace the bearing.
Maximum: 0.7 mm (0.027 inch)
b. Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface of the axle shaft outside the hub bolt. If it is greater than the maximum, replace the
axle shaft.
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
3. w/ ABS: Remove ABS speed sensor from rear axle housing.
Installation Hint: Torque to 8.0 Nm (71 inch lbs.)
4. Remove rear brake assembly.