OEM 2009 Toyota Venza Differential

2009 Toyota Venza Differential Parts Q&A

• Q: How to remove and replace the rear differential carrier assembly on 2009 Toyota Venza?

  A: Begin by removing the differential oil through the use of hexagon wrench (10 mm) to extract the rear differential carrier cover plug and gasket and the rear differential drain plug and gasket. Begin your procedure by uninstalling both rear wheels together with the central exhaust pipe assembly. The first step requires users to detach the propeller and its center bearing shaft assembly along with splitting the rear speed sensors (LH and RH) from the unit and removing the rear axle shaft nuts (LH and RH). The next step should be to divide both No. 3 and No. 2 parking brake cable assemblies and then remove the No. 1 floor under cover and extract both rear strut rod assemblies (LH and RH). Working with HID headlight system vehicles first remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly but after that you must take out the rear No. 2 suspension arm assemblies (LH and RH) followed by separating the rear No. 1 suspension arm assemblies (LH and RH). Rear drive shaft assemblies (LH and RH) along with their snap rings must be removed before setting the No. 3 floor wire apart (if HID headlight system is present) and extracting the frame wire. The technician should first remove the rear suspension member followed by the differential carrier assembly including differential support through removal of the 2 bolts and 2 nuts (noting their tabs will prevent rotation) and the 3 rear mounting bolts. The mechanism for differential support removal begins by disassembling the 3 bolts then progressing to the rear No. 1 differential support which requires removal of both 2 bolts and two nuts (noting the signature tabs on these fasteners). To replace the component you should first remove the bolt of the rear differential dynamic damper.