Removal

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.

3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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4. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Removal procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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8. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the differential carrier with a jack.





NOTICE:
Do not drop the differential carrier.

(b) Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), remove the 3 hexagon bolts.

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