Pulling Rear Axles

[cz11@msn.com]

My question is: Do the rear axles really just pull out?

I am trying to replace the rear axle bearings on my 85 Tercel 4WD wagon.
I have the drum off and removed the 4 bolts for the plate that covers the bearing.

The axle does not slide out even with some force (I tied rope onto it and yanked with a sledge hammer weight).

Is there anything else holding it in place? Surely I do not have to open the rear differential to unbolt it!

I will try a real slide hammer axle puller next, but I'd like to know that this is the correct procedure, that I'm not missing any other bolts or pins.

Thank you. -- Charles Z in Jamestown Colorado.cz11@msn.com

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See https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php? ... 86&p=45146
And https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php? ... ilit=slide
AND, if renting a slide hammer: https://tercel4wd.com/forums/viewtopic.php? ... ilit=slide
Tom M.

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if you have the drum off, you already have a make-shift puller-- simply put the drum back on the axle shaft BACKWARDS, install the lug nuts a few threads, and pull back and forth violently on the drum to shock the axle loose. it's worked for me before. good luck, let us know how it works out!