Rear Axle Bearings: Installation

To install, coat inner walls of hub with grease and reverse removal procedure. Install adjusting nut to torque of 43 ft. lbs. (58 N.m), rotate hub back and forth 3 or 4 times and retighten adjusting nut to specification. Back off adjusting nut 1/8, to turn. Install lock screw. Tighten lock nut to 58-72 ft. lbs. (79-98 N.m).

Install axle shaft oil seal with installer (SST 09608-30011). Align bearing case index marks, position long bolts at top and short bolts at bottom and press into case and backing plate. Install bearing and oil seal. Reassemble brake assembly.

1. To install, place spacer and bearing onto shaft and press into place. Heat new retaining ring to about 300°F (150°C) and press into place.
   NOTE: The retaining ring will show a faint yellow color when heated to proper temperature.
   Fig 1: Exploded View of Typical Rear Axle Assembly for All Models Except Land Cruiser & Pickup

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2. On Corolla models only, measure thickness of brake backing plate and choose proper thickness selective fit gasket. Install gasket between backing plate and axle housing flange. On all other models, place gasket(s) into position so when shaft is installed, gasket(s) will be between bearing retainer and backing plate.
3. Ensure notched portion of retainer and gaskets (if equipped) are installed in the position shown in illustration. Install axle shaft, check alignment of gaskets, then tighten bolts.