OEM 2009 Toyota Venza Differential

2009 Toyota Venza Differential Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install a new rear differential carrier assembly on 2009 Toyota Venza?

  A: The first step for installing a new rear differential carrier assembly requires users to detach the 2 differential side seal caps while they install the rear drive shaft assembly. Secure the rear differential dynamic damper in position by installing a bolt which requires tightening to 27 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf). Install the rear No. 1 differential support to the rear differential carrier assembly by using new nuts and new bolts while orienting the support correctly and positioning each nut at (A). Begin attaching the differential support to the rear differential carrier assembly through torque application of 167 Nm (1700 kgf-cm, 123 ft-lbf) with the 3 new bolts. Use appropriate bolts and nuts to fasten the rear differential carrier assembly with differential support between its rear position and the front side of the rear suspension member assembly but position the nuts correctly to stop their rotational movement. The rear differential carrier assembly should be tightened with differential support through a sequence that begins with 95 Nm torque on the rear side while subsequently applying 103 Nm torque to the front side. Use two new bolts and two new nuts to connect the rear No. 1 differential support while torquing it to 86 Nm (877 kgf-cm, 63 ft-lbf) and paying attention to correct nut installation. Following the installation of the rear drive shaft snap rings and assemblies you should place the rear suspension member along with the frame wire and No. 3 floor wire (if applicable to HID headlight system) for both left and right sides. Both sides should receive rear No. 1 suspension arm assemblies installed together before the rear No. 2 suspension arm assemblies get temporarily fastened and the rear strut rod assemblies get installed. If the vehicle has HID headlight technology the installer should add the rear height control sensor sub-assembly before placing the No. 2 and No. 3 parking brake cable systems. Illuminate the rear drive shaft nuts on both sides with new installation of the rear speed sensors. First tighten the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly temporarily before making it a full and final torque. The technician should begin by installing the No. 1 floor under cover before inspecting and adjusting the transfer oil and installing the center exhaust pipe assembly. The rear differential carrier assembly requires the installation of a drain plug with new gasket that must be torqued to 39 Nm (398 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf). Add differential oil according to measured levels. Uphold the inspection and adjustment process for differential oil followed by placement of the rear differential carrier cover plug before checking exhaust gas leak indications. The last procedure includes installing the rear wheels, torquing them to 105 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) before stabilizing the suspension, fully tightening all rear No. 2 suspension arm assemblies, carrying out a rear wheel alignment check, verifying the speed sensor signal, and initializing the height control sensor signal (if HID headlight system equipped) and performing headlight aiming inspection (if HID system equipped).