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Rear Drive Shaft Assembly: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector from the suspension member brace.
    Fig 1: Identifying Differential Support Protector Mounting Nuts
    G04029026Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable.
    Fig 2: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly Mounting Bolts
    G04029013Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.
    Fig 3: Releasing Staked Part Of Axle Shaft Nut Using SST
    G04046959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
    • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing Speed Sensor From Axle Carrier
    G04046960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    2. Remove the No. 1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
    G04046961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC (See Step 9 in  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  9. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See Step 14 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (See Step 15 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (See Step 16 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  12. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (See Step 17 in  REMOVAL  ) 
  13. SEPARATE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Push the rear axle carrier toward the outside of the vehicle. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle carrier.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the joint boot and speed sensor.
    • Do not push out the rear axle carrier excessively.
    • Use wire or equivalent to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.
  14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

    SST 09520-01010, 09520-24010 (09520-32040) 

    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the oil seal, inboard joint boot and drive shaft dust cover.
    • Be careful not to drop the drive shaft assembly.
  15. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY (See  INSPECTION   ) 
Fig 6: Removing Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Using SST
G04046962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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