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Removal [08/2016 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 12/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - ]

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, sensor clamp and rear speed sensor from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear trailing arm assembly.
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      NOTE:
      • Keep the tip of the rear speed sensor and installation hole free of foreign matter.
      • Do not rotate or apply excessive force to the rear speed sensor when removing it from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. Rotating or applying excessive force may result in damage to the rear speed sensor.
    2. w/o AVS:
      1. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm assembly.
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    3. w/ AVS:
      1. Remove the bolt (A) and separate the wire harness from the rear upper control arm assembly.
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      2. Remove the bolt (B) and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm assembly.
  6. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  11. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30 [12/2017 - 08/2019]

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  13. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  14. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
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      HINT: 

      If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    3. Separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the rear disc brake dust cover sub-assembly.
      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
      • Do not push the rear axle carrier sub-assembly towards the outside of the vehicle any further than necessary.
    4. Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.
      GTY651669Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09520-01010 
      • SST: 09520-24010 
        1. 09520-32040
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft oil seal.
      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
      • When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.
  15. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING 
    1. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear drive shaft snap ring.
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