Highlander 4WD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2008)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Removal
SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 4WD): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub/Removal
6. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
9. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Fastener/Service and Repair/Rear
Axle Hub Bolt/Replacement
10. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
11. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side) See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Service and Repair/Rear Brake/Disassembly
12. REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle
Hub/Removal
14. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
15. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Trailing Arm/Service and
Repair/Removal
16. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
17. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH See: Steering and Suspension/Suspension/Trailing Arm/Service and Repair/Removal
18. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
19. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle
Hub/Removal
20. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.