Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Drivetrain Section: Axle/Differential
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM0000016X600NX
Title: AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR AXLE HUB: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH (for Rear Coil Spring Type)

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

2. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH (for Pneumatic Cylinder Type)

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

3. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

PARKING BRAKE: PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY: DISASSEMBLY (2008 Sequoia)

4. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


(a) Disconnect the rear speed sensor connector.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the bolt and the rear speed sensor.

5. REMOVE REAR HUB GREASE CAP LH


(a) Using a screwdriver and hammer, remove the axle hub grease cap.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the axle hub.

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


(a) Remove the cotter pin and adjusting lock cap.

(b) Using a 39 mm socket wrench, remove the axle hub nut.

7. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


(a) Remove the cotter pin and nut.


(b) Using SST, separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm.

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04010

09953-04020

09954-04010

09955-04031

09958-04011

09952-04010

SST: 09955-04090

HINT:

  • Claw A 09955-04090
  • Claw B 09955-04031

8. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY


(a) Put matchmarks on the No. 1 rear suspension arm and adjust cam.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts and nut.

(c) Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap out the front drive shaft from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER LH


(a) Remove the 4 bolts and axle hub and bearing from the rear axle carrier.


(b) Remove the O-ring from rear axle hob.