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Removal [10/2022 - 11/2023]: Procedure

  1. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose from the rear upper control arm assembly.
      GTY911646Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
      • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
      GTY917921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear skid control sensor.
      GTY871513Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Protective Tape
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
      • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
      • Be careful not to damage the rear skid control sensor or connector cover.
    3. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      GTY911647Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the 3 bolts and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.
      GTY911598Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  8. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING WITH BRAKE PAD 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  10. REMOVE REAR DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  12. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      • Keep supporting the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly until the installation of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly has been completed.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      GTY872158Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
    2. Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      GTY876780Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

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

    4. Remove the bolt (C) and nut, and separate the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:

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

    5. Remove the nut (D), spacer and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

  14. REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM PIN 
    1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

      GTY844092Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a hammer, remove the lower control arm pin from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
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