Toyota Tundra Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the propeller shaft for 2WD (See page ).

(b) Remove the propeller shaft for 4WD (See page ).

3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH

(a) Remove the rear axle shaft LH (See page ).

5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT RH

HINT:

Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 10 nuts, 10 washers and differential carrier. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the contact surfaces of the differential carrier and rear axle housing.

(b) Remove the gasket.