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Removal [11/2021 - 03/2024]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024]

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER CONTROL ARM COVER 

    See step  2

  3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side with Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]

  4. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1062004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin - -
      1. Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.
        NOTE:

        Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

  5. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
    1. GTY1061698Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1062750Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block *b Jack
      Wooden Block Placement Location - -
      1. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
        NOTE:
        • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
        • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the vehicle.
  7. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1063074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
        NOTE:

        Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  8. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1062004Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin - -
      1. Remove the nut, plate washer and rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
        NOTE:

        Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

  9. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP 
    1. GTY1061714Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the rear shock absorber cap from the rear shock absorber assembly.
  10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1062921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn *b Hold
      1. Secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
        NOTE:

        Do not overtighten the vise.

      2. Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
        • SST: 09729-00170 
      3. Remove the rear suspension support assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.
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