1. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING BACKLASH

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for backlash near the center of the axle hub.
Maximum: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
2. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING DEVIATION

(a) Using a dial gauge, check for deviation in the surface of the axle hub outside the hub bolt.
Maximum: 0.07 mm (0.0027 in.)
If backlash exceeds the maximum, replace the axle hub assembly.
NOTICE: Ensure that the dial gauge is set at right angles to the measurement surface.
Rear axle hub and bearing (for 4wd)
RemovalInitialization
NOTICE:
Resetting the power window motor (initializing the
pulse sensor) is necessary when the battery terminal
is disconnected; when the master switch, wire
harness, power window regulator and power window
motor are replaced or removed/installed; or when the
fuses are replaced. ...
Heated oxygen sensor (for 2wd)
Components
Removal
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the nagative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (for Bank ...
Installation
1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION
BEARING SPACER
(a) Install a new bearing spacer.
2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED
ROLLER BEARING
(a) Install the tapered roller bearing.
3. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION OIL SLINGER
(a) Install the oil slinger, as shown in the i ...