Replace right side drive axle?

1984 TOYOTA CAMRY
200,000 MILES • 2.2L • AUTOMATIC
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SIR CHARLES
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The right side drive axle goes through the motor mount and has a bearing that is kept inside the mount by a bolt. With the bolt removed and the wheel hub removed and everything out of the way, it seems the bearing is stuck. I've rented a side hammer but there is no good place to attach it. So I'm rapping the ale with a chain, bolts through the chain and attached to the puller that came with the hammer. I don't know what else to do. Got any ideas?
Aug 10, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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SIR CHARLES
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It's a 1994 Camry
Aug 10, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

There are two things that need to be removed for the bearing to come off. There is a retaining bolt and a snap ring. Have you removed both?

I attached the only two pics I could find. Let me know if this helps. Also, you will pry the axle from the transmission once the bearing is removed.

See pics below.

Let me know.

Joe
Aug 10, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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Yes they have been removed.
Aug 11, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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I think that the motor mount needs to be removed at the same time the axle is pulled from the trans axle and then the bearing and axle pressed out of the motor mount. Then the new axle and bearing which is already on the axle need to be pressed into the motor mount and reinstalled as one unit. If the bearing was pressed in then it needs to be pressed out,right? There's another question for you. I'm trying to Invision how this car was put together and I believe it was put together part by part, section by section...so to speak.
Aug 11, 2026 at 8:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

I went through the manual again, and there isn't anything related to the engine mount.

If you look below, I have attached all directions and pics for the removal of the front axles. Note that the directions start with the left side, but you will need to do the same thing on the right. The only difference is the bearing (last two pics). That unbolts, and there should be a snap ring holding it in place.

Let me know if this helps.

Joe

See pics below
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Sorry, I forgot to attach the pics. See below
Aug 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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