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REAR DRIVE SHAFT (for TMC Made 4WD): Removal

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the bolt and 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.
  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using SST(s) and a hammer, unstake part of the axle shaft LH nut.

      SST 09930-00010 

      Fig 1: Unstaking Part Of Axle Shaft LH Nut Using SST(s) & Hammer
      G05269511Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 lock axle shaft LH nut.
  4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Suspension)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System)  (See REMOVAL )
  6. SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. SEPARATE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Push the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH toward the outside of the vehicle. Using plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the joint boot and speed sensor rotor.
      • Do not push out the axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
  10. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the rear drive shaft.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Drive Shaft
      G05241231Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
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