Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Rear
Replacement
REPLACEMENT
HINT: Replace the RH side by the same procedures with the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
3. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR
5. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.2 LH
6. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO.1 LH
7. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper.
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
8. REMOVE REAR DISC
9. PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING
10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT COMPRESSION SPRING
11. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE STRUT LH
12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE
12. SEPARATE PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSY NO.3
14. REMOVE AXLE ASSY RR LH
a. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and the rear axle from shock absorber.
15. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH
a. Mount axle carrier in a soft vise. Using SST, remove the rear axle hub.
SST 09950-00020, 09521-00020
c. Using SST, remove the axle hub bearing inner race (outer side) from the axle hub.
SST 09950-60010 (09951-00370), 09950-70010 (09951-07100)
16. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH OIL SEAL