OEM 2009 Toyota 4Runner Axle Shaft

2009 Toyota 4Runner Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the rear axle shaft and associated components on 2009 Toyota 4Runner?

  A: The process of installing the rear axle shaft requires Special Service Tool: 09521-25011 and a press for fitting the rear axle shaft into the rear axle bearing assembly. A snap ring expander should be used for installing a new rear axle shaft snap ring. Use tools Special Service Tool: 09950-60020 and 09951-00770 and a hammer for installing a new oil seal to the axle shaft. First install a new O-ring before securing the rear axle shaft with backing plate through four nuts which should be torqued to 123 Nm (1,254 kgf-cm, 91 ft-lbf). The installation process requires placing the parking brake shoe along with its shoe strut and strut compression spring and return tension spring in succession. The installation of the rear disc will take place before connecting the rear disc brake caliper assembly. Attach the speed sensor to the rear assembly then add fluid into the brake fluid reservoir while bleeding the master cylinder together with the brake line. The inspection should examine the brake fluid amount in the reservoir together with a search for any problematic leakage. You must install the rear wheel while torquing it to 112 Nm (1,142 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf) after verifying and adjusting the parking brake lever travel and checking the ABS speed sensor signal.