OEM 2002 Toyota Tundra Axle Shaft

2002 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the axle shaft on 2002 Toyota Tundra?

  A: Service and repair work on the axle shaft starts with the removal of rear wheels along with brake drums and gasket seizure. A dial indicator checks bearing backlash for proper-fitting while measuring 0.7 mm (0.028 inch), unless limits are surpassed by exceeding 0.7 mm (0.28 inch). Any deviation above 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) at the hub bolt surface requires bearing or axle shaft replacement. The ABS speed sensor must be taken off from the rear axle housing in vehicles with ABS systems. The brake line needs Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to disconnect during this procedure along with the rear brake assembly removal and parking brake cable disconnection. Start the rear axle shaft assembly removal process by unthreading all 4 backing plate mounting nuts before slowly extracting it to prevent damage to the oil seal. The O-ring needs to be taken out from the rear axle housing. To inspect the parts use a hammer when securing serration bolt nuts then grind away the bearing retainer and rotor surfaces while using 4 attached nuts on the serration bolts. Use Special Service Tool: 09521-25011 while pressing out the rear axle shaft along with the bearing retainer by positioning it on the backing plate. The inspection of axle shaft runout must show less than 2.0 mm (0.079 inch) for the shaft along with less than 0.1 mm (0.004 inch) for the flange. Worn or damaged components need replacement. Users must check the damage and wear on the outer side oil seal before removing it with Special Service Tool: 09308-00010. End the procedure by installing the rear axle bearing with Special Service Tools 09223-56010, 09950-60010 (09951-00560) for removal and Special Service Tools 09515-30010, 09950-60020 (09951-00890) for installation. Use Special Service Tool: 09950-60010 (09951-00610) together with Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 (09951-07150) supported by a hammer for installing a new outer side oil seal. Perform a check on the bearing case for deterioration and execute the replacement by first dismounting the outer side oil seal and bearing and serration bolts before installing new parts. Perform this procedure by first removing the hub bolts and the oil deflector along with its gasket through application of a brass bar and hammer method before installing new components with additional fixation through washer and nut. Place the rear axle shaft into the backing plate while applying MP grease to the outer side oil seal lip before using Special Service Tool: 09316-60011 (09316-00051) and a press for installation. Introduce the new snap ring using a snap ring expander tool. Workers should install the ABS speed sensor rotor and bearing retainer of vehicles with ABS by applying Special Service Tool: 09316-60011 (09316-00051) and a press while maintaining a standard length of 122.2 plus or minus 1.0 mm (4.811 plus or minus 0.039 inch). The installation of the new inner side oil seal requires Special Service Tool: 09308-00010 for removal and Special Service Tool: 09950-60020 (09951-00710), 09950-70010 (09951-07150) which must be used to coat the new oil seal lip with MP grease. Sibling the rear axle housing with a brand-new O-ring before you reinstall the rear axle shaft assembly about which you will apply torque of 69 Nm (700 kgf-cm, 51 ft. lbs.). Connect the brake line and parking brake cable while using Special Service Tool: 09023-00100 to attach the brake line to the wheel cylinder before torquing it to 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.). Vehicle ABS systems require installation of the ABS speed sensor after which technicians should torque the sensor to 8.0 Nm (82 kgf-cm, 71 ft. lbs.). Rear wheel installation requires new gasket use and brake drum fitting followed by rear wheel torque to 110 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm and 83 ft. lbs.). Bleeding of the brake system follows next before testing the ABS speed sensor signal in vehicles with ABS.