Rear Axle Shaft: Removal
CAUTION:
DO NOT pull or twist wire harness more than necessary when removing rear wheel speed sensor. DO NOT cause damage to surface of rear wheel speed sensor or pole piece and do not allow dust, etc. to enter installation hole.
- Remove rear brake drum. Drain gear oil from rear axle housing by loosening drain plug. Remove rear wheel bearing retainer nuts from axle housing. Remove wheel speed sensor from rear axle housing (if equipped with ABS).
- Ensure there is clearance between rear wheel bearing retainer and parking brake shoe lever. If there isn't clearance, loosen cable locking nut further to obtain clearance. Using a brake drum remover and a slide hammer, draw out axle shaft.
- On vehicles equipped with ABS, remove sensor rotor from retainer ring. Use a grinder to grind one part of the sensor rotor until it is thin. Use a chisel to break sensor rotor and remove.
- To remove bearing retainer ring from axle shaft, grind bearing retainer in 2 places and use a chisel to break retainer ring.
- Remove retainer ring from shaft. Remove bearing from shaft by using a hydraulic press. Remove wheel studs using a hydraulic press.
CAUTION:
Pull out axle shaft with care so that upper and lower brake struts and parking cable are not caught.
CAUTION:
Use care when grinding and chiseling ring to avoid damage to axle shaft.