Genuine Toyota Supra Axle Shaft

Toyota Supra Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Answers

• Shaft Assembly, Rear Drive
  42340-14060
  Q: How to remove and install a drive axle on a 1982 through 1992 Toyota Supra?

  A: To remove and install a Axle Shaft on a vehicle, raise the rear of the vehicle and support it on jackstands. Place alignment marks on the Axle Shaft-to-Differential and Axle Shaft-to-stub shaft flanges. Remove the Axle Shaft/hub nut for 1987 or later models. Remove the retaining nuts on the inner and outer CV Joint for 1982-1986 models or six retaining nuts for 1987-1992 models. Detach the Axle Shaft. To reinstall, reverse the removal process, align the match marks, and tighten the fasteners.
• Shaft Assembly, Rear Drive
  42340-14040
  Q: How do you remove the rear axle assembly for 1979 through 1981 Toyota Supra?

  A: To remove the Axle Shaft, start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts and raising the vehicle. Support it securely on jack stands placed underneath the frame and remove the wheels. Then, support the rear axle assembly with a floor jack placed underneath the Differential. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nuts and compress the shocks to get them out of the way. Disconnect the Drive Shaft from the differential companion flange and hang it with a piece of wire from the underbody. Unbolt the stabilizer bar from the stabilizer bar link, if equipped. Disconnect the parking brake cables and the flexible brake hose from the junction block on the rear axle housing. Plug the end of the hose or wrap a plastic bag tightly around it to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Disconnect the lateral control rod and the upper and lower suspension arms. Slowly lower the axle to the floor with the jack while an assistant steadies it, and then remove the axle from under the vehicle. To install, follow the reverse of the removal procedure, ensuring that all suspension bolts and nuts are tightened, as well as the driveshaft companion flange bolts.
• Shaft Sub-Assembly, Rear Axle
  42301-14010
  Q: How to remove and replace rear axle shafts and Wheel Seal for 1979 through 1981 Toyota Supra?

  A: To remove the axle shafts, the vehicle needs to be raised and supported on jack stands, with the front wheels blocked. The rear wheels, brake calipers, and discs should be removed, and the differential oil drained. The axle shaft and Wheel Seal should be inspected for wear or damage, and, the seal should be removed with a slide hammer puller and replaced using a seal driver or appropriately sized pipe and hammer. Before installing the axle shaft, multi-purpose grease should be applied. The contact surfaces of the axle housing and bearing retainer should be cleaned, and gasket sealant should be applied. The axle and bearing retainer should be attached to the axle housing, and after installation, the differential should be filled with the proper lubricant. Finally, the brakes should be bled and the wheel tightened with lug nuts.