Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
a. Using Special Service Tool (SST), disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylinder.
SST 09751-36011
Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
b. 2WD: Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.
Torque: 9.3 Nm (95 kgf-cm, 82 inch lbs.)
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 4 backing plate mounting nuts.
Torque: 68 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 50 ft. lbs.)
b. Pull out the rear axle shaft assembly from the rear axle housing.
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
7. REMOVE O-RING FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING
INSPECTION
1. w/ ABS: REMOVE BEARING RETAINER (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE) AND ABS 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.
c. Attach washers and nuts to the serration bolts, then torque the nuts to install the serration bolts to the backing plate.
d. Remove the 4 nuts and washers from the serration bolts.
2. REMOVE SNAP RING FROM AXLE SHAFT
Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.
3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT FROM BACKING PLATE
a. Position Special Service Tool (SST) on the backing plate with the 4 nuts.
SST 09521-25011