Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
40. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
a. Using SST and a press, remove the rear bearing from the drive pinion.
SST 09950-00020
HINT: If the drive pinion or ring gear are damaged, replace them as a set.
b. Remove the plate washer.
41. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION FRONT TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
a. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the front bearing (outer race) from the carrier.
42. REMOVE REAR DRIVE PINION REAR TAPERED ROLLER BEARING
a. Using a brass bar and a hammer, remove the rear bearing (outer race) from the carrier.
43. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL RING GEAR
a. Place matchmarks on the ring gear and differential case.
b. Using a screwdriver and a hammer, unstake the 4 lock plates.
c. Remove the 8 ring gear set bolts and 4 lock plates.
d. Using a plastic hammer, tap on the ring gear to separate it from the differential case.