Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
36. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
a. Using SST, remove the front bearing from the drive pinion.
SST 09556-22010
37. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION BEARING SPACER
38. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSY
a. Place matchmarks on the bearing cap and differential carrier.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 bearing caps.
c. Using SST and a screwdriver, remove the 2 plate washers.
SST 09504-22011
HINT: Measure the plate washer and note down the thickness.
d. Remove the differential case assy and 2 bearing outer races from the differential carrier.
HINT: Tag the 2 bearing outer races to show the location for reassembling.
39. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE PINION