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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): Removal

  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE REAR MAT  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  7. REMOVE LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER (w/ Cover) 
  8. REMOVE SPARE TIRE 
  9. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER (w/ Cover) 
  10. REMOVE REAR WHEELS 
  11. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  12. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL  )
  13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR  (See REMOVAL  )
  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL  )
  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Separate the exhaust pipe clamp from the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly.
      Fig 1: Separating Exhaust Pipe Clamp From Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bracket Sub-Assembly
      G05417401Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 3 bolts and the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly.
      Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bracket Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05417402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER 
    1. Using a jack and 2 wooden blocks, and support the rear suspension member.
      Fig 3: Supporting Rear Suspension Member Using Jack & Wooden Blocks
      G05417403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 4 nuts, the 2 bolts, and the 4 rear lower suspension member stoppers.
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Lower Suspension Member Stoppers With Bolts & Nuts
      G05417404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Lower the suspension member to the point shown below.
      Fig 5: Lowering Suspension Member
      G05417405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the rear suspension member as shown below.
      NOTE: When removing the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Suspension Member
      G05417406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST 09527-17011, 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60010 (09951-00340) 

      HINT:

      • Install SST as shown below.
      • To prevent the rear suspension member sub-assembly from falling after removing the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly using your hands and body while pressing.
      Fig 7: Using SST & Press To Remove Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion LH
      G05417407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST 09527-17011, 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60010 (09951-00340) 

      HINT:

      • Install SST as shown below.
      • To prevent the rear suspension member sub-assembly from falling after removing the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly using your hands and body while pressing.
      Fig 8: Using SST & Press To Remove Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion
      G05417408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  24. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 3 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      HINT:

      There are two sizes of hole plugs.

      Fig 9: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Sub-Assembly Hole Plugs
      G05417409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  25. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the stud bolt.
      Fig 10: Identifying Stud Bolt
      G05417410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  26. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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