Venza FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
NOTICE:
Do not deform the brake dust cover.
HINT
Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly until reinstallation of the rear shock absorber with coil spring is complete.
(b) Loosen the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
NOTICE:
Loosen the nut only when the rear shock absorber with coil spring needs to be disassembled.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When removing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
(d) Remove the 3 nuts and rear shock absorber with coil spring.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the rear speed sensor and rear flexible hose are disconnected from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
11. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING (for AWD)
(a) Support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration.