87 Pickup Rear Axle Assembly Removal as Whole Unit
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87 Pickup Rear Axle Assembly Removal as Whole Unit
Hello fellow Toyota enthusiasts...
I've got an 87 Toyota 22r 4x4 pickup and I'm currently replacing the front rotors, calipers, bearings, seals, gaskets and brake lines. I was also going to replace the rear brake lines to the proportioning valve. I knew going in that the drum brake backing plate was very rusty along with the lines and fittings.
My question is: can I remove the entire rear axle assembly with the drums attached so that I can easily remove the rusty fittings / bleeder plugs and then clean off the rust and paint. I've searched yotatech and the web for an answer to this question and all of the hits were related to rear bearing and seal replacement and did not specifically address my question. I'd rather not replace the bearings and seals at this time (funds were spent on the front end) and just clean up the rust, reinstall the axle shaft and replace the bleeder and the brake lines with new brass fittings.
Can the assembly be removed or am I completely missing something that is lurking behind the drum to successfully remove the rear axle shaft?
I appreciate everyone's time in advance.
I've got an 87 Toyota 22r 4x4 pickup and I'm currently replacing the front rotors, calipers, bearings, seals, gaskets and brake lines. I was also going to replace the rear brake lines to the proportioning valve. I knew going in that the drum brake backing plate was very rusty along with the lines and fittings.
My question is: can I remove the entire rear axle assembly with the drums attached so that I can easily remove the rusty fittings / bleeder plugs and then clean off the rust and paint. I've searched yotatech and the web for an answer to this question and all of the hits were related to rear bearing and seal replacement and did not specifically address my question. I'd rather not replace the bearings and seals at this time (funds were spent on the front end) and just clean up the rust, reinstall the axle shaft and replace the bleeder and the brake lines with new brass fittings.
Can the assembly be removed or am I completely missing something that is lurking behind the drum to successfully remove the rear axle shaft?
I appreciate everyone's time in advance.
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Sorry if I was not clear - I was considering leaving the differential carrier in place along with the leaf springs an shocks. I was trying to determine if I could pull the brake drum / hub and axle shaft out in one piece by removing the 4 bolts behind the drum dust shield (as if I was going to replace the bearings).
Like the picture attached but with the drum still attached and the parking brake and brake lines disconnected. From the thread I got this pic from the person mentioned gear oil with the differential carrier. I guess I should read up on that as well.
Like the picture attached but with the drum still attached and the parking brake and brake lines disconnected. From the thread I got this pic from the person mentioned gear oil with the differential carrier. I guess I should read up on that as well.
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Yes, take brake lines off, 4 bolts the backing plate and away you go, you can leave your tires on if you want to. Put some rubber tips on your brake lines so they don't leak all your fluid out.
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