Toyota Venza: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe (See page for 2GR-FE,
for 1AR-FE).

3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

4. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly. NOTICE: Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

8. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

9. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

11. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH

12. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH

13. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System)

14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

16. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

17. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

18. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

19. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

20. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH

21. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

22. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

23. SEPARATE NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Disengage the clamp to separate the No. 3 floor wire from the rear suspension member.

24. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE

(a) Disconnect the connector, separate the hose, and then disengage the 6 clamps to separate the frame wire.

25. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 3 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *1 Wooden Block *2 Jack HINT: Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers.

(c) Lower the rear suspension member.

NOTICE:

When lowering the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

(d) Remove the 2 rear upper suspension member stoppers.

26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member. NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

28. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

31. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Using SST, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion.

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST: 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04011

09958-04011

32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Using SST, temporarily remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion. Text in Illustration *1 Claw *2 Turn *3 Hold SST: 09710-30050 SST: 09950-40011 09951-04020 09952-04010 09953-04010 09954-04010 09955-04031 09958-04011 NOTICE: Set the tips of the claws in the cutouts of the body mounting cushion. Securely install the spacer No. 1 to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration. Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use. Tighten SST slowly and evenly. Be careful as the body mounting cushion may fly out. The body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

(b) When the mounting cushion protrudes approximately 6 mm, reassemble SST as shown in the illustration and remove the mounting cushion. Text in Illustration *1 Claw *2 Turn *3 Hold SST: 09710-30050 SST: 09950-40011 09951-04020 09952-04010 09953-04010 09953-04020 09954-04010 09955-04031 09958-04011 NOTICE: Set the tips of the claws in the cutouts of the body mounting cushion. Securely install the spacer No. 1 to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration. Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use. Tighten SST slowly and evenly. Be careful as the body mounting cushion may fly out. The body mounting cushion cannot be reused. HINT: Use the shorter center bolt first, and then change it to the longer center bolt.

34. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

35. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 6 hole plugs.

36. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and rear No. 2 body mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.

37. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

38. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the stud bolt.

39. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.