Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2507

SUSPENSION AND AXLE
R14041
SST
SST
F06623
− REAR AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE BRAKE DRUM AND GASKET
3. CHECK BEARING BACKLASH AND AXLE SHAFT
DEVIATION
(a) Using a dial indicator, check the backlash in the bearing
shaft direction.
Maximum: 0.7 mm (0.028 in.)
If the backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the bearing.
(b) Using a dial indicator, check the deviation at the surface
of the axle shaft outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.1 mm (0.004 in.)
If the deviation exceeds the maximum, replace the axle shaft.
4. w/ ABS:
REMOVE ABS SPEED SENSOR FROM REAR AXLE
HOUSING
Remove the bolt and ABS speed sensor.
5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY (See page
BR−48)
6. DISCONNECT BRAKE LINE AND PARKING BRAKE
CABLE
(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake line from the wheel cylin-
der.
SST 09023−00101
(b) Remove the clip and pin, and disconnect the parking
brake cable.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 backing plate mounting nuts.
(b) Pull out the rear axle shaft assembly from the rear axle
housing.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the oil seal.
8. REMOVE O−RING FROM REAR AXLE HOUSING
SA−93
SA0B9−07