
RA-6 REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - IRS Type Rear Axle Shaft
4. REMOVE AXLE FLANGE NUT
(a) Using a hammer and chisel, loosen the staked part of the nut.
(b) Remove the nut and washer.
NOTE: Be sure to remove the washer from the axle shaft. If not, the axle flange cannot be removed with SST in the next step.
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5. REMOVE AXLE FLANGE
Using SST, disconnect the axle flange and the washer.
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NOTE: Be careful not to lose the plate washer on the tip of the flange bearing side.
Hold
SST
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND SPACER
Using SST, pull out the rear axle shaft with the oil seal and outer bearing.
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SST
7. REMOVE INNER OIL SEAL AND BEARING
(a) Using SST, pull out the inner oil seal from rear axle housing.
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(b) Remove the inner bearing.
SST
8. REMOVE INSIDE BEARING OUTER RACE
(a) Using a brass bar, remove the bearing outer race from the rear axle housing.
(b) If necessary, replace the outer race.
Outer Race
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