81corolla

I need to remove the rear axle so I can fix my reluctor ring that's broken. It is causing ABS to act up (disabled ABS for now.) The gory details hunting this problem down are in this thread.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...l-braking.html

So I've got a few questions:

1. What do folks recommend as a metal-to-metal epoxy to hold the reluctor ring in place after I clean it up?

2. Are there any "gotchas" in removing the rear (driver side) axle? It seems pretty straight forward - remove tire and wheel nut and then on other side of axle shaft, remove 4 bolts and lower axle.

I'm hoping I don't have to loosen the suspension to get axle out. The photos show both sides of the axle with the worrisome suspension bolts circled.

3. With the rear axle removed should I be worried about rear differential fluid coming out?

When I get around to this job I'll hopefully post a DIY writeup.
TIA

x2nervisx

interested in this as well

maxSteel

I have been meaning to get around to this myself. Same problem, driver side rear reluctor is broken.

I actually purchased a new ring from http://reluctorrings.com/ but as I have not done the job yet I can't offer any recommendation on the product.

Someone kindly posted for me this guide:

jmbeam

Does anyone know why the Real axle removal pdf is blank?? Thanks, I really need to remove my axle to complete my brake job. I cant install the drum shoes without taking the axle off. If someone knows a trick to installing the springs and clips on the two nails PLEASE reply back.

carguy07

The factory manual does not show that you need to touch the axle at all. It just says to remove the cups and springs.

Are you able to work through the hole in the hub that is used to adjust them?

maxSteel

Haven't had to do this but I am pretty sure you just remove the caliper.
If the existing pads are preventing the rotor from being removed back them off via the star wheels.
If the rotor is stuck in place you screw two bolts in the provided holes and screw in evenly to pull the rotor off