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Rear Axle Carrier: Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) 
    1. Disconnect the connector from the skid control sensor.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      Fig 1: Identifying Skid Control Sensor Wire (For 2WD)
      G04112953Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Remove the bolt 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 2: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor (For 4WD)
      G04112954Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      NOTE: Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.
    2. While applying the brakes, remove the axle shaft nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Axle Shaft Nut (For 4WD)
    G04112955Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
      Fig 4: Separating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
      G04112956Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE REAR DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  7. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3 
    1. Remove the nut, and separate the parking brake cable No. 3.
      Fig 5: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3
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  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly Bolts
    G04112958Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for 2WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear axle carrier with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and strut rod assembly rear.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04112959Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1.
      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 1 Bolt And Nut
      G04112960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2.
      Fig 9: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 2 Bolt And Nut
      G04112961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the shock absorber.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      Fig 10: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
      G04112962Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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