Disassembly and Assembly
REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the snap ring.
2. Apply gummed cloth tape around the edge of the bearing case for protection.
3. As shown in the figure, fix the axle shaft and shave off with grinder a point of its circumference locally until the wall thickness on the side of axle shaft of retainer becomes approximately 1.0 - 1.5 mm (0.039 - 0.059 inch).
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the bearing housing and the axle shaft
4. Cut in with a chisel the place where the retainer ring has been shaven.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the axle shaft
5. Install the special tool (09526-43200) and then separate the bearing housing and backing plate from the axle shaft.
NOTE: Secure the plate of the special tool (09526-43200) and bearing case with the bolts (length: 100 mm or longer).
6. Using a screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
7. Remove the wheel bearing from the bearing housing by pressing.
8. Remove the retainer bolt from the backing plate.
INSPECTION
1. Check the axle shaft spline part for wear or damage.
2. Check the backing plate for deformation and damage.
3. Check the bearing for seizure and discoloration.
4. Check the axle shaft for bend, wear or damage.
REASSEMBLY
1. Press-fit the oil seal into the bearing housing until it is flush with the face of the bearing housing.
NOTE: Apply multi-purpose grease to the lip of the oil seal.
Specified grease: CENTOPLEX 278 (MS5 11-7)
2. Press-fit the bearing housing, wheel bearing to the bearing housing.
3. Using the special tool (09545-21100), press-fit the retainer at the initial force of 5,000 kg or more and at the final force of 10,000 - 11,000 kg.
4. After installing the snap ring, measure the clearance(A) between the snap ring and the retainer.
Standard value(A): 0 - 0.166 mm (0 - 0.0065 inch)
NOTE: If the clearance exceeds the standard value, change the snap ring so that the clearance is at the standard value.