Less Independent Rear Suspension

The following procedures apply to rear wheel drive and four wheel drive models, except 1988 Camry and Celica models equipped with the All Wheel Drive system. For axle bearing replacement procedures on front wheel drive models, refer to ``Rear Hub & Wheel Bearing, Replace.'' For 1988 Camry & Celica models equipped with the all wheel drive system, refer to ``All Wheel Drive'' for service procedures not found in this section.

Fig. 1 Axle shaft bearing & oil seal replace. Exc. Pickup & 4Runner:

Removal

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly and brake drum or rotor, Fig. 1.

Fig. 2 Removing axle shaft bearing retainer attaching bolts. Exc. Pickup & 4Runner:

2. Through holes in axle shaft flange remove axle shaft outer bearing retainer attaching bolts, Fig. 2.
3. Using a suitable puller, remove axle shaft from axle housing. Use care not to damage oil seal.

Fig. 3 Removing inner bearing retainer. Exc. Pickup & 4Runner:

4. To replace axle shaft bearing, grind a groove on one side of inner bearing retainer, then using a chisel, split retainer and remove from axle shaft, Fig. 3. Using suitable tool, press bearing from axle shaft and remove spacer (if equipped) and outer bearing retainer.
5. Remove oil seal from axle housing.

Installation

1. Coat contact surfaces of oil seal with grease, then install oil seal in axle housing using a suitable mandrel.
2. Position outer bearing retainer and spacer (if equipped) on axle shaft, then press bearing onto axle shaft.

Fig. 4 Installing inner bearing retainer. Exc. Pickup & 4Runner:

3. Heat inner bearing retainer to approximately 284° to 320°F (140° to 160°C), then press inner bearing retainer onto axle shaft with chamfered side facing toward bearing using suitable tool, Fig. 4. When retainer is heated to 302°F (150°C), its surface will show a faint yellow color, do not heat retainer above this point.
4. Install axle shaft in axle housing.