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Removal [12/2013 - 11/2015]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH 

    See step  2

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.
  15. REMOVE REAR DISC 
    1. Remove the 2 rear discs.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  16. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  3

  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  4

  21. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Loosen the 2 bolts to remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH after removing the rear trailing arm assembly LH.
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the bolts.

      GTY429611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  22. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  25. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  26. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  28. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  29. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  30. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  31. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt (A) and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE:

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

      GTY433486Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut (B), spacer, 2 bolts (C) and rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging.
  32. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  34. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  36. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  37. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  38. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE 
    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect each connector, and then disengage each clamp to separate the frame wire from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY444706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  39. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      GTY438487Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      *c Wooden Block
      Attachment placement location
      WARNING:

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      NOTE:
      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
    2. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH.
  40. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY436353Courtesy 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.

  41. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  42. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY436302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY436293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  44. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY453143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  45. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  46. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  6

  47. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  48. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  49. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
      GTY448577Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bend Portion
      NOTE:

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      GTY450254Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04051
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    3. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04051
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:
      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
      GTY428820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  50. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  51. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.
      GTY445207Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bend Portion
      NOTE:

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04051
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      GTY427411Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04051
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:
      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
      GTY452292Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  52. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  53. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 13 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY449589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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