REMOVE REAR WHEELS
DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Stop the vehicle on a level place.
for Front Differential:
Remove the engine under cover.
Remove the filler plug and gasket.
Remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
for Rear Differential:
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.
| *A | for 2GR-FSE | *B | for 4GR-FSE |
Using a 10 mm hexagon wrench, remove the drain plug and gasket, and drain the oil.
| *A | for 2GR-FSE | *B | for 4GR-FSE |
Install a new gasket and the drain plug.
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
for 2WD:
for AWD:
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 3 bolts (A).
Remove the 2 bolts (B), 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers, 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers and rear differential carrier assembly.
Note
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 with the rear suspension member sub-assembly secured.