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Rear Axle Beam: Replacement

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  1. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH 
    1. Place a match mark on the axle beam with it aligned with the bush mark.
    2. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the bush rib.
      NOTE: Bend the bush rib until the claw of SST can be suspended.
    3. Using SST, remove the bush from the axle beam.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04011, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09612-30012, 09950-60010 (09951-00590) 

      NOTE: Apply paint to any scratches on the rear axle beam.
      Fig 1: Removing Bush From Axle Beam
      G04832131Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH 

    HINT:

    The removal procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH 
    1. Align the matchmarks on a new bush and the axle beam and provisionally install the bush onto the axle beam, as shown in Fig 2 .
      NOTE: Install the bush in the same orientation as the old one was prior to removal because they are directional.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matchmarks On Bush & Axle Beam
      G04832132Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, install the bush onto the axle beam.

      SST 09950-40011 (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04030, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011), 09950-60020 (09951-00810, 09387-02010), 09223-15020 

      NOTE: Do not damage the rubber portion when installing the bush.
  4. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH 

    HINT:

    The installation procedure for the RH side is the same as that for the LH side.

    Fig 3: Identifying SST
    G04832133Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002