Removal & Installation (Sidekick & X90)
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove rear brake drum. Disconnect brakeline from wheel cylinder. Plug line openings. Remove 4 backing plate-to-rear axle bolts.
- Using Adapter (09943-35511) and Slide Hammer (09942-15510), remove rear axle and backing plate as an assembly. Remove oil seal from axle housing. To install, reverse removal procedure.