Highlander 4WD V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
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a. Remove the cotter pin and lock cap.
b. While applying the brakes, remove the nut.
c. Place matchmarks on the drive shaft and differential side gear shaft.
d. Remove the 4 nuts and washers, and disconnect the drive shaft from the differential side gear shaft.
e. Remove the drive shaft from the axle carrier.
5. FIX AXLE ASSY RR LH
NOTICE:
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After disconnecting the drive shaft from the axle hub, work carefully so as not to damage the ABS speed sensor rotor serration on the drive
shaft.
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The hub bearing could be damaged if it is subjected to the vehicle weight, such as when moving the vehicle with the drive shaft removed.
Therefore, if it is absolutely necessary to place the vehicle weight on the hub bearing, first support it with SST.
SST 09608-16042 (09608-02021, 09608-02041)
6. INSPECT REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSY LH
a. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the outboard joint.
b. Check to see that the inboard joint slides smoothly in the thrust direction.
c. Check to see that there is no remarkable play in the radial direction of the inboard joint.
d. Check the boots for damage.