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Removal [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

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  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]

  3. REMOVE MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  8. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  9. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear flexible hose bracket.
  15. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  20. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  21. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  23. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt 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.

      GTY859656Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  29. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Height Control Sensor:
      GTY874987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the height control sensor wire harness.
    2. Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:
      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      GTY942253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      GTY859845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location
    3. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.
    4. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

    5. for TMC Made:
      1. Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

        HINT: 

        Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

    6. for TMMC Made:
      1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

        HINT: 

        Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

  31. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  32. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. 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.
      NOTE:

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

      GTY942787Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Bend Portion
    2. Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
    3. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04010
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04061
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:

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

      GTY917515Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying lubricant 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. 09951-04010
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04061
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:
      • Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • 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.
      GTY920558Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      Turn
    5. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  34. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
    1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-60011 
        1. 09951-00330
      NOTE:

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

      GTY931808Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-60011 
        1. 09951-00330
      NOTE:
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.
      GTY861408Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      Turn
    3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  36. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  37. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 6 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY868084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

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