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Removal [03/2024 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 

    for A25A-FKS: Refer to REMOVAL [03/2024 - ]

    for T24A-FTS: Refer to REMOVAL [03/2024 - ]

  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  6

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
    for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  6. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE 
    1. GTY1062783Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for A25A-FKS *B for T24A-FTS
      *a w/ Height Control Sensor - -
  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1061717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter *b Attachment
      Attachment and Wooden Block 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.
        GTY976625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        NOTE:

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

      2. Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts, rear suspension member brace LH, rear suspension member brace RH, rear suspension arm bracket sub-assembly LH and rear suspension arm bracket sub-assembly 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.

  8. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT MEMBER CUSHION 
    1. GTY1060341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH 
    1. GTY1062620Courtesy 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 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 while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion 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.
  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
    1. GTY1062007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
      3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. GTY1059950Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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