Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
Removal
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for AWD): REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.
HINT
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service
and Repair/Removal for 2GR-FE, See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Removal for
1AR-FE).
3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive/Propeller Shafts, Bearings
and Joints/Drive/Propeller Shaft/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Removal
4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.
(b) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH See: Transmission and Drivetrain/Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints/Axle Shaft Assembly/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Drive Shaft Assembly/Removal
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
8. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.