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Removal [02/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst) (for RH Side) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2014 - 11/2016] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ]

  3. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
      GTY447101Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.
    3. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.
      WARNING:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      GTY452002Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      NOTE:

      When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

    4. Put matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      GTY435700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
    5. Using a plastic hammer, separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      GTY433182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      If it is difficult to separate the rear drive shaft assembly from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly, tap the end of the rear drive shaft assembly using a brass bar and a hammer.

    6. Push the rear drive shaft inboard joint assembly toward the outside of the vehicle and remove the rear drive shaft assembly LH from the differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.
      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Do not drop the rear drive shaft assembly.
      • When removing the rear drive shaft assembly, keep it level.
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