Rear Axle Shaft -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
- The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
| 1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- NOTICE:
- w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. - When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (LandCruiser RM000003YMF011X.html).
| 2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL |
| 3. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID |
| 4. DISCONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH |
Remove the union bolt and gasket from the rear disc brake cylinder, and then disconnect the rear flexible hose from the rear disc brake cylinder.
- HINT:
- Use a container to catch brake fluid as it drains out.
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| 5. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH |
Disconnect the speed sensor connector.
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Remove the nut and speed sensor.
- NOTICE:
- Pull out the sensor while trying as much as possible not to rotate it.
| 6. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY |
Remove the parking brake assembly (LandCruiser RM000001EDH01HX.html).
| 7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT WITH PARKING BRAKE PLATE LH |
Remove the 4 nuts and rear axle shaft with parking brake plate.
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Remove the O-ring.
| 8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT OIL SEAL LH |
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Using SST, remove the rear axle shaft oil seal.
- SST
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