Rear Axle Bearing & Oil Seal: Installation
- Install outer bearing retainer and new bearing. Using press and Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Driver (09515-21010) for Cressida or Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Puller (09515-20010) for all others, press bearing onto axle shaft.
- Heat new inner bearing retainer to about 302° F (150° C) in oil bath. While it is still hot, face non-beveled side toward bearing and press onto axle shaft, using Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacer (09515-21010) for Cressida or Rear Axle Shaft Bearing Replacer (09515-20010) for all others.NOTE: When installing hot inner bearing retainer, make sure there is no oil or grease on axle shaft.
- Apply grease to lips of new oil seal. Using rear axle shaft oil seal Replacer (09517-30010) for Cressida or Rear Axle Shaft Oil Seal Replacer (09517-12010) for all others, drive seal .197" (4.9 mm) for Corolla wagon, .232" (5.9 mm) for Corolla, .236" (6 mm) for Cressida and .220" (5.6 mm) for all others below outer edge of housing.
- With bearing retainer and gasket assembly on axle shaft, align and position with notches facing down. Install axle shaft into housing and tighten mounting nuts to 44-53 ft. lbs. (60-72 N.m). Complete installation by reversing removal procedures.