How to remove and replace the rear differential carrier assembly on Toyota Highlander?

In order to change the rear differential carrier assembly, make sure that you lift the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Disassemble the driveshaft, get the differential cover off and the carrier assembly off. Install the new assembly making sure that it is aligned and that there is torque. Install the cover back on, reconnect the driveshaft and lower the car.

How to install the rear differential carrier assembly on Toyota Highlander?

Install No. 1 rear differential support to the carrier; jack up and attach to the suspension member; bolt the carrier. Assemble suspension arms, drive shafts, hubs, discs/calipers, sensors; fit parking-brake cables. Inspect hubs. Install exhaust, prop shaft; service differential and transfer oil; fit wheels; check alignment, sensor signals, exhaust leaks.

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Toyota Highlander Case Sub-Assembly, Rear Differential
Part Number: 41301-48020
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- Other Name: Case Sub-Assembly, Differential; Differential
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- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Case Sub-Assembly, Differential; Case Sub-Assembly, Rear Differential
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- 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Plus, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Carrier Assembly, Rear
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Differential; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=38:17=2.235
- Position: Rear
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Carrier Assembly, Rear
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Differential; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=38:17=2.235
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Toyota Highlander | L, LE, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XSE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Carrier Assembly, Rear
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Differential, Rear; Differential Assembly; Carrier; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear; Differential
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=41:18=2.277
- Position: Rear
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- 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander | LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Drive Axle Assembly, Rear; Differential Assembly; Carrier; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear; Differential
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=41:14=2.928,W(LSD)
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
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- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Carrier Assembly, Rear
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Drive Axle Assembly, Rear; Differential Assembly; Carrier; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear; Differential
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=41:14=2.928
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Carrier Assembly, Rear
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- Other Name: Carrier Assembly, Differential; Drive Axle Assembly, Rear; Differential Assembly; Carrier; Carrier Assembly, Differential, Rear; Differential
- Manufacturer Note: *FGR=41:14=2.928
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 41110-48080, 41110-48081
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2013 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Plus, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Differential Case
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- Other Name: Case, Differential; Case; Case Sub-Assembly, Rear Differential; Case, Front Differential; Case, Rear Differential; Differential
- Replaces: 41311-14030
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2007 Toyota Highlander | Base, Limited, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Toyota Highlander Differential Case
Part Number: 41301-48060
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- Other Name: Case Sub-Assembly, Differential; Differential Carrier, Rear; Case; Differential; Case Sub-Assembly, Rear Differential
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Toyota's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander | LE, LE Plus, Limited, Limited Platinum, SE, XLE | 4 Cyl 2.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS

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Toyota Highlander Differential Parts and Q&A

Carrier Assembly, Rear
41110-21071
Q: How to remove and replace the rear differential carrier assembly on Toyota Highlander?
A: In order to change the rear differential carrier assembly, make sure that you lift the vehicle and place it on jack stands. Disassemble the driveshaft, get the differential cover off and the carrier assembly off. Install the new assembly making sure that it is aligned and that there is torque. Install the cover back on, reconnect the driveshaft and lower the car.
Differential
41301-21060
Q: How to install the rear differential carrier assembly on Toyota Highlander?
A: Install No. 1 rear differential support to the carrier; jack up and attach to the suspension member; bolt the carrier. Assemble suspension arms, Drive Shafts, hubs, discs/calipers, sensors; fit parking-brake cables. Inspect hubs. Install exhaust, prop shaft; service differential and transfer oil; fit wheels; check alignment, sensor signals, exhaust leaks.

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