GS 350 RWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) (2007)
16. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1
a. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1 from the rear axle carrier sub assembly
NOTICE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
17. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2
a. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2 from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
18. SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.
b. Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
SST 09628-00011
NOTICE:
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Pay careful attention not to damage the rear axle carrier because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
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Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
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Make sure that the SST is securely set to the rear axle carrier spacer.
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If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier with a new one.
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Make sure that the string of the SST is securely tied to the vehicle.
19. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
b. Remove the rear axle assembly.
NOTICE:
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Be careful not to damage the boot.
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Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.