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Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2014 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - ]

  2. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut.
      GTY502614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02060
      NOTE:

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

      GTY516833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 1 mm or more
    3. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY512110Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Nut *b Spacer
      *c Tie string without any slack *d Place wrench here
      Turn Molybdenum Grease
      • SST: 09960-20010 
        1. 09961-02010
        2. 09961-02060
      WARNING:

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

      NOTE:
      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear upper control arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
      • Do not damage the toe control link sub-assembly ball joint dust cover.
      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.
      • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.
    4. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 toe adjust plate, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    5. Remove the nut, No. 2 toe adjust plate, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and toe control link sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Hold the toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.