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Replacement [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE SPARE TIRE (w/ Full Size Spare Tire) 
  2. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2016 - ] 

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    1. Using SST, remove the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
      • SST: 09570-48010 
      GTY446673Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front of the Vehicle - -
      NOTE:
      • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolts.
      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
      • Be sure to use the correct direction of SST.
      • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
      • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.
  4. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    1. Using SST, install a new rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
      • SST: 09570-48010 
      GTY443169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a 0° +/- 3° *b Protrusion
      *c Front of the Vehicle - -

      Standard Distance (A)

      9.8 to 10.8 mm (0.386 to 0.425 in.)

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion is aligned within 3° from the center.
      • Install the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion so that the protrusion is positioned as shown in the illustration.
      • Temporarily install the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member sub-assembly in order to prevent it from tilting, and then install SST.
      • Before using SST, apply grease to the SST bolt.
      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
      • Be sure to use the correct direction of SST.
      • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
      • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.
  5. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT 

    See step  4 , or see step  4

  6. INSTALL SPARE TIRE (w/ Full Size Spare Tire)