Removal

Removal
Before removing the rear axle, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the axle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

Wheel bearing does not require maintenance.

If growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during operation, replace wheel bearing assembly.

If the wheel bearing assembly is removed, it must be replaced. The old assembly must not be re-used.







1. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake tube.
2. Remove nuts securing wheel bearing cage with baffle plate.







3. Draw out axle shaft with Tool.
4. Remove case shim and case seal (2WD models).
5. Remove O-ring (4WD models).
6. Remove oil seal.

NOTE: Do not reuse oil seal once it is removed. Always install new one.







7. Remove ABS sensor rotor with tool (4WD models). Always replace sensor rotor with a new one.







8. Unbend lock washer with suitable Tool.







9. Remove bearing lock nut with Tool.







10. Remove wheel bearing together with bearing cage and baffle plate from axle shaft with Tool.







11. Remove grease seal in bearing cage with suitable bar.
12. Remove wheel bearing outer race with a brass drift (2WD models).







13. Remove wheel bearing assembly (4WD models).


Inspection

AXLE SHAFT
Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and distortion. Replace if necessary.

WHEEL BEARING
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.

AXLE CASE
Check axle case for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.