REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE): Removal

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
1. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
2. Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See step 5 in REMOVAL )
REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(See step 6 in REMOVAL )
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
(See step 4 in REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
(See step 14 in REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
(See step 5 in REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
1. Support the differential carrier with a jack.
  NOTE: Do not drop the differential carrier.
2. Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), remove the 3 hexagon bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hexagon Bolts
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3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers, 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and differential carrier rear.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Differential Carrier Assembly Bolts
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