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Rear Axle Shafts (Except Sequoia): Disassembly

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NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of outer joint assembly.
  1. Remove boot clamps and slide boots from joints. Paint reference marks on inboard joint tulip and outboard joint axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove inboard joint tulip from outboard joint shaft. Remove snap ring from end of axle shaft that retains inboard tripod joint. Paint reference marks on tripod joint and axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  3. Using a hammer and brass drift, tap inboard tripod joint from axle shaft. DO NOT tap on roller of tripod joint during removal. Remove boots from axle shaft. Using a press, remove dust deflector from axle shaft.


NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of outer joint assembly.
  1. Remove boot clamps and slide boots from joints. Paint reference marks on outer race and axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove outer race from inboard tripod joint and axle shaft. Remove snap ring from end of axle shaft that retains inboard tripod joint. Paint reference marks on tripod joint and axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  3. Using a hammer and brass drift, tap inboard tripod joint from axle shaft. DO NOT tap on roller of tripod joint during removal. Remove boots from axle shaft. Using a press, remove dust deflector from axle shaft.
  4. On right axle shaft remove outer snap ring. Using a press, remove center bearing case. Using a pin punch and hammer, remove straight pin from center bearing case. Using a press, remove dust cover. Remove inside snap ring. Using a press, remove center bearing.


NOTE: Manufacturer does not recommend overhaul of outer joint assembly.
  1. Remove boot clamps and slide boots from joints. Paint reference marks on outer race and axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  2. Remove outer race from inboard tripod joint and axle shaft. Remove snap ring from end of axle shaft retaining inboard tripod joint. Paint reference marks on tripod joint and axle shaft for reassembly reference.
  3. Using a hammer and brass drift, tap inboard tripod joint from axle shaft. DO NOT tap on roller of tripod joint during removal. Remove boots from axle shaft. Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove dust deflector from axle shaft.
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