Toyota Venza Quiz
Drive Shaft / Propeller Shaft

Removal

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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
  • The following procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR


3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(a) Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

SST: 09930-00010

NOTICE:

Loosen the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

(b) While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

4. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY


5. REMOVE REAR DISC


6. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY


7. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


10. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST: 09520-01010

SST: 09520-24010

09520-32040

NOTICE:

Remove the rear drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.

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