REAR AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION RAX REAR AXLE

B

RAX

E
CONTENTS
M226 AXLE SHAFT .............................................................. 7 F
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
Precautions .............................................................. 2 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9 G
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
Commercial Service tools ........................................ 4 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 11
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) H
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 AXLE BEARING ....................................................... 12
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6 AXLE OIL SEAL ....................................................... 13 I
Rear Axle Parts ........................................................ 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
Rear Axle Bearing .................................................... 6 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 14
Axle Bearing ........................................................... 14 J

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 PRECAUTIONS
[M226]
PRECAUTIONS
[M226] PFP:00001

Precautions EDS003HT

● When installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
● Unladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full secification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
● Lock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.

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 PREPARATION
[M226]
PREPARATION PFP:00002
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Special Service Tools EDS003HU

Tool number Description

Tool name B
ST30031000 Removing axle shaft bearing
Bearing puller
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) C
b: 50 mm (1.85 in)

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NT411

ST33290001 Removing axle shaft bearing cup

Puller Removing rear oil seal E

NT713

ST35271000 Installing rear oil seal

G
Rear axle oil seal drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in)
b: 63 mm (2.84 in)
H

NT115

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 PREPARATION
[M226]
Commercial Service tools EDS003IF

Tool name Description

Axle stand Removing axle shaft

NT159

Slide hammer Removing axle shaft

NT126

Rear axle shaft bearing Installing axle shaft bearing ring retainer
inserter
a: 46 mm (1.81 in)

MDIB9048E

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
[M226]
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS003HW

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

RFD-7 (with LSD), RFD-39 (with LD)

RSU-3, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

PR-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

C

RAX-7 (M226 all)

RAX-7 (M226 all)

RAX-7 (M226 all)

Reference page
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Improper installation, looseness

F

Wheel bearing damage

PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR FINAL DRIVE

G

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
SUSPENSION
H

BRAKES
TIRES
I
Noise × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × × J
Symptom
Shimmy × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × × × K
×: Applicable

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 ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
[M226]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE PFP:00000

Rear Axle Parts EDS003HX

● Check the axle parts for excessive play, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.
● Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as
necessary
● Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
RAX-7, "AXLE SHAFT" .

SMA525A

Rear Axle Bearing EDS003HY

● Check that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. Replace as necessary.

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
AXLE SHAFT PFP:38164
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Removal and Installation EDS003HZ

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MDIB9028E

1. Axle shaft 2. Grease catcher 3. Axle shaft retainer

4. Axle shaft seal lip 5. Axle shaft bearing 6. Bearing ring retainer
7. Snap ring 8. ABS sensor rotor 9. Brake drum

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
10. Baffle plate 11. Bearing cup 12. Axle shaft guide
13. Oil seal 14. Breather 15. Rear axle case

REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer to BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly" .
3. Remove four lock nuts and spring washers securing the axle
shaft retainer to the rear axle case.

LDIA0112E

4. Using a wire, suspend the baffle plate to the sub frame.

NOTE:
Brake hose and brake cable do not need to be disconnected from the baffle plate and wheel cylinder.
CAUTION:
● Be careful not to deform brake tube.

● Do not bend the parking brake cable.

● While removing drum, never depress brake pedal because the piston will pop out.

5. Remove the axle shaft assembly from the rear axle case as
shown.

WDIA0182E

6. Using a puller remove the bearing cup from the rear axle case.
Tool number : ST33290001
CAUTION:
● The axle shaft bearing cup may stay in place in the axle
shaft housing. Remove the cup carefully so as not to
damage the inner surface of the axle shaft housing.
7. Using a puller, remove the axle shaft guide and oil seal from the
rear axle case.
Tool number : ST33290001
MDIB9050E
NOTE:
Rear final drive oil will spill while removing the oil seal. Use a drain pan under the rear axle case to drain
oil.

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Axle Shaft Bearing and Cup A
● Check that the axle shaft bearing and cup roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.
Replace if necessary.
B
Axle Shaft Retainer
● Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Rear Axle Case C
● Check the exterior and inner machined surfaces for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
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Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
When installing pay attention to following points:
● Install a new shaft guide and a new oil seal into the rear axle case.
E
CAUTION:
● Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
F
● When installing oil seals, apply multi-purpsose grease to oil seal lips.
● Install four new lock nuts to secure the axle shaft assembly to the rear axle case, and tighten lock nuts to
the specified torque. Refer to RAX-7, "Removal and Installation" .
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● Reinstall the rear brake drum. Refer to BR-31, "Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly" .
● Adjust the differential gear oil level.
Refer to RFD-9, "DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL" , for M226 without LD.
H
Refer to RFD-9, "DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL" , for M226 with LD.
● Reinstall the wheel. Refer to WT-5, "Rotation" .
DISASSEMBLY I
1. Remove the ABS sensor rotor. Refer to BRC-39, "SENSOR ROTOR" .
2. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using a suitable snap ring pliers.
3. Secure the axle shaft in a suitable vise as shown, and use a J
brass hammer to remove studs (4) from the axle shaft retainer.
CAUTION:
● Mount the axle shaft using a soft jaw vise to avoid dam- K
aging the axle shaft retainer.

MDIB9051E M

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
4. Install a bearing puller under the bearing ring retainer, and using
a suitable press, push the axle shaft out of the bearing ring
retainer.
Tool number : ST30031000
CAUTION:
● The axle shaft will fall while released from the bearing
ring retainer. Place a wooden pad under the axle shaft to
hold the axle shaft.
● Do not tighten the tool against the axle shaft.

● Do not heat or cut the axle shaft bearing or bearing ring

retainer with a torch during removal, doing so will dam-
age the axle shaft.
5. Remove the bearing from the axle shaft and discard.
6. Remove the seal lip from the axle shaft and discard.
7. Remove the axle shaft retainer.
8. Remove the grease catcher from the axle shaft and discard.

MDIB9046E

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 AXLE SHAFT
[M226]
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Axle Shaft A
● Clean and remove all nicks and burrs.
● Check for straightness and distortion. Replace if necessary.
B
● Inspect machined surfaces for evidence of overheating, damage and wear. Replace if necessary.
● Measure the bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter. Replace if necessary.
Bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter (minimum) C
: 45.027 mm (1.7727 in)
ASSEMBLY RAX
1. Install a new grease catcher onto the axle shaft.
2. Reinstall studs on the axle shaft retainer, and install the axle shaft retainer on the axle shaft.
3. Install a new seal lip onto the axle shaft. E
CAUTION:
● Seal lip can not be reused. Do not attempt to reuse it.

● When installing oil seals, apply multi-purpose grease to oil seal lips. F
4. Install a new bearing on the axle shaft.
CAUTION:
● Wheel bearing can not be reused. Do not attempt to reuse it. G
5. Using a bearing inserter, and a suitable press, press fit the axle
shaft to the new bearing ring retainer, until the snap ring groove.
CAUTION: H
● Make sure the bearing ring retainer, axle shaft bearing,
axle shaft lip seal, and axle shaft retainer are installed
facing in the correct direction. I
● Bearing ring retainer can not be reused. Do not attempt to
reuse it.
6. Apply grease to the bearing cup, and install onto the axle shaft J
bearing.
MDIB9047E
7. Install a new snap ring using a suitable snap ring pliers.
CAUTION: K
Discard the old snap ring: replace with new ones.
8. Install the new ABS rotor sensor. Refer to BRC-39, "SENSOR ROTOR" .
CAUTION: L
Discard the old sensor rotor; replace with a new one.

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 AXLE BEARING
[M226]
AXLE BEARING PFP:40120

Removal and Installation EDS003I0

For removal and installation, refer to RAX-7, "AXLE SHAFT" .

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 AXLE OIL SEAL
[M226]
AXLE OIL SEAL PFP:43252
A
Removal and Installation EDS003I1

The axle oil seal and axle shaft guide must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed.
Refer to RAX-7, "Removal and Installation" . B
CAUTION:
● Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing. C
● After installing new oil seal, coat sealing lip with multi-purpose grease.

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
[M226]
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

Axle Bearing EDS003I2

Bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter (minimum) 45.027 mm (1.7727 in) minimum

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