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Removal [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  4

  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  6. REMOVE REAR DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  7. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    See step  8

  9. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    (Refer to REMOVAL [10/2014 - ] )

    HINT: 

    It is necessary to remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when separating the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

  10. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Use a jack and wooden block to support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
    2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear strut rod assembly (rear side) 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.

  11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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      NOTE:

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

  12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      GTY316367Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

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

  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear shock absorber assembly.
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      NOTE:

      When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.