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Removal [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2023 - ]
  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  6. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2023 - ]

  7. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  8. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE 
    1. GTY1125785Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/ Height Control Sensor - -
  9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1124503Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter *b Attachment
      Attachment Placement Location - -
      1. Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:
        • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
        • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
        GTY1126424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

        Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      2. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, rear suspension member rear lower brace LH and rear suspension member rear lower brace RH.
      3. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
        NOTE:

        When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [08/2023 - ]
  11. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  12. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [08/2023 - ]
  13. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  14. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. GTY1127291Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MENBER LOWER STOPPER RETAINER LH 
    1. GTY1129027Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER LOWER STOPPER RETAINER RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  17. REMOVE REAR LOWER REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER STOPPER 
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  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH 
    1. GTY1122518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bend Portion *b Hold
      Turn - -
      1. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH rib.
        NOTE:

        Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

      2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
        • SST: 09830-10010 
          1. 09830-01010
          2. 09830-01040
          3. 09830-01050
        • SST: 09950-40011 
          1. 09951-04010
          2. 09952-04010
          3. 09954-04010
          4. 09955-04061
          5. 09958-04011
        NOTE:

        Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      3. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
        • SST: 09830-10010 
          1. 09830-01010
          2. 09830-01040
          3. 09830-01050
        • SST: 09950-40011 
          1. 09951-04010
          2. 09952-04010
          3. 09954-04010
          4. 09955-04061
          5. 09958-04011
        NOTE:
        • Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
        • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
        • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
        • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
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      *a Hold - -
      Turn - -
      1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
        • SST: 09950-00020 
        • SST: 09950-00030 
        • SST: 09950-60011 
          1. 09951-00330
        NOTE:

        Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      2. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
        • SST: 09950-00020 
        • SST: 09950-00030 
        • SST: 09950-60011 
          1. 09951-00330
        NOTE:
        • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
        • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.
        • The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.
  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.