Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 776

SA24A–02

F14277

F14278

F14279

F05103

SST

F14280

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE SHAFT

SA–97

3093

DISASSEMBLY

1.

REMOVE BEARING RETAINER (DIFFERENTIAL SIDE)
AND SPEED SENSOR ROTOR

(a)

Attach the 4 nuts to the serration bolts and remove the
serration bolts from the backing plate using a hammer.

NOTICE:
Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

(b)

Grind the retainer and sensor rotor surfaces using a grind-
er, then pry them out with a chisel and hammer.

2.

REMOVE SNAP RING FROM AXLE SHAFT

Using a snap ring expander, remove the snap ring.

3.

REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT FROM BACKING
PLATE AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

(a)

Attach the washers and nut to the serration bolts, then
torque the nuts to install the serration bolts to the backing
plate.

(b)

Remove the 4 nuts from the serration bolts.

(c)

Position SST on the backing plate with the 4 nuts.
SST

09521–25011, 09521–25021

(d)

Using a press, remove the rear axle shaft, spring washer
and bearing retainer from the backing plate.

(e)

Remove the SST.
SST

09521–25011, 09521–25021

4.

REMOVE OIL DEFLECTOR AND GASKET

Using a brass bar and hammer, remove the 6 hub bolts, oil de-
flector and gasket.

F14282

SA–98

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE SHAFT

3094

5.

REMOVE BEARING ASSEMBLY

Attach the 4 nuts to the serration bolts and remove the serration
bolts from the backing plate using a hammer.
NOTICE:
Do not reuse the nuts previously removed from the vehicle.

SA17U–04

R12254

–

SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE SHAFT

SA–99

3095

INSPECTION

INSPECT AXLE SHAFT
Using a dial indicator, measure the runout of the shaft and
flange.

Maximum shaft runout: 2.0 mm (0.079 in.)
Maximum flange runout: 0.1 mm (0.0040 in.)

If the rear axle shaft or flange are damaged or worn, or if runout
is greater than the maximum, replace the rear axle shaft.

SA17V–06

F14283

SST

F05106

SST

SA–100

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SUSPENSION AND AXLE

REAR AXLE SHAFT

3096

REPLACEMENT

REPLACE OIL SEAL (INNER SIDE)
(a)

Using SST, remove the oil seal.
SST

09308–00010

(b)

Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.
SST

09950–60020 (09951–00730), 
09950–70010 (09951–07150)

(c)

Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.