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Removal [06/2015 - 11/2018]: 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 notices before proceeding with work.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [06/2015 - ]

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  6. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CENTER COVER RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and rear suspension brace sub-assembly from the vehicle.
      GTY550982Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH 

    See step  2

  9. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  10. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.
      GTY553960Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
    2. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear axle beam assembly.
  11. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 
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    1. Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the No. 3 rear brake tube from the rear flexible hose LH.
      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
    2. Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose RH from the rear axle beam assembly.
  12. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Using a 10 mm union nut wrench, and separate the rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear brake tube flexible hose.
      GTY553961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
    2. Remove the clip and separate the rear brake tube flexible hose from the rear axle beam assembly.
      GTY553969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH and rear brake tube flexible hose.
      GTY583961Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure 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 (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE 
    1. Remove the nut and rear No. 4 brake tube from the rear axle beam assembly.
      GTY550984Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the rear No. 4 brake tube side.

  19. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  20. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  21. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear axle beam assembly.
      GTY550985Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the nut and separate parking brake assembly from the rear axle beam assembly.
      GTY553941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Hang the parking brake assembly LH by wire or similar.

  22. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  23. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH 

    See step  5

  24. SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  25. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    See step  3

  26. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 

    See step  6

  27. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR LH 

    See step  7

  29. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING UPPER INSULATOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR LH 

    See step  8

  31. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LOWER INSULATOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      GTY569493Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter *b Wooden Block
      *c Attachment - -
      NOTE:

      Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts (A) and 2 nuts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.
      NOTE:

      Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts (B) and rear axle beam assembly from the vehicle.
  33. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DYNAMIC DAMPER LH 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts and rear axle beam dynamic damper LH from the rear axle beam assembly.
      GTY558169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  34. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM DYNAMIC DAMPER 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH LH 
    1. When reusing the rear axle beam assembly:
      GTY584396Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark
      *b Alignment mark
      1. Put a matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly so that it is aligned with the alignment mark of the rear axle carrier bushing LH.
    2. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 ribs on the rear axle carrier bushing LH as shown in the illustration.
      GTY576649Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bend Portion
      *b Turn
      *c Hold
    3. Using SST, remove the rear axle carrier bushing LH from the rear axle beam assembly.
      • SST: 09710-30041 
        1. 09710-03221
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04020
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09953-04030
        4. 09954-04020
        5. 09955-04011
        6. 09957-04010
        7. 09958-04011
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00650
      NOTE:
      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
      • When removing the rear axle carrier bushing LH, do not erase the matchmark on the rear axle beam assembly.
      • If the rear axle beam assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear axle beam assembly.
  36. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSH RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.