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Removal





AXLE AND DIFFERENTIAL: REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4GR-FSE): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential drain plug and gasket to drain the differential oil.

3. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the propeller shaft assembly Removal.

4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the No. 2 differential support protector.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH Removal

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

13. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

14. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Disassembly

15. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CALIPER PLATE (for LH Side) Removal

17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CALIPER PLATE (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

18. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG (for LH Side)

19. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG (for RH Side)

20. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side) Removal

21. REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

22. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

23. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

24. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

25. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

28. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

29. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

31. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

32. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

33. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

34. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

35. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

36. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

37. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

38. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Removal

39. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

40. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING LH Removal

41. REMOVE HOLE SNAP RING RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

42. REMOVE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER STOPPER REINFORCE LH Removal

43. REMOVE REAR LOWER SUSPENSION MEMBER STOPPER REINFORCE RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

44. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR Removal

45. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a jack.

CAUTION:
* The rear differential carrier assembly is very heavy. Make sure to securely support it with a transmission jack to prevent it from dropping.
* In order to prevent the rear differential carrier assembly from tilting excessively or falling, perform the following procedure using several people to hold the rear differential carrier assembly.
(b) Using a straight hexagon and a wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A) as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
Remove the bolts while securing the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts (B), 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and rear differential carrier assembly.

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the installation surface when removing the rear differential carrier assembly.
* Residual oil may leak when the rear differential carrier assembly is removed.
* Remove the bolts while securing the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers from rear differential carrier assembly.
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