Section 294 (Rear Axle Shaft): Reassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- INSTALL REAR AXLE BEARING
Using SST and a press, install a new bearing to the bearing case.
- SST 09950-60020 (09951-00890)
- INSTALL BEARING CASE
Position the backing plate on the bearing case and using a press and 2 socket wrenches, install the serration bolts.
- INSTALL OUTER OIL SEAL
- Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
- SST 09950-60020 (09951-00810), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
- Coat MP grease to the oil seal lip.
- Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
- INSTALL OIL DEFLECTOR AND GASKET
Position a new gasket on the axle shaft and install a washer and nut to a new hub bolt, as shown in Fig 4 , and install the hub bolt by torquing the nut.
- INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT TO BACKING PLATE
- Install the backing plate, plate washer and bearing retainer on the rear axle shaft.
- Using SST and a press, install the rear axle shaft into the backing plate.
- SST 09631-12090, 09950-60020 (09951-01030)
- INSTALL SNAP RING TO AXLE SHAFT
Using a snap ring expander, install a new snap ring.
- INSTALL ABS SPEED SENSOR ROTOR AND BEARING RETAINER (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE)
Using SST and a press, install a new ABS speed sensor rotor and bearing retainer.
- SST 09631-12090, 09950-60020 (09951-01030)
- Standard length: 170.7 +/- 1.0 mm (6.720 +/- 0.039 in.)