How to remove and install the rear axle shaft for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma?

Place jackstands below the frame, not under the axle, remove the wheels' nuts, lift the back end of the car, and safely support it on jack stands. Stop the car from moving by blocking its front wheels and take off the back wheels. Place the jack directly under the housing that holds the rear axle differential. Loop the driveshaft to the differential and put it aside using a piece of wire from beneath the car. Take off the height sensing spring from where it connects between the valve and the axle. Pull all brake hoses and lines from the axle, then cover them with plugs to stop any spills. Remove the rear brake drums and brake assemblies. Free the rear brake cables from each brake part, then take off the cable attachments from the back axle housing. Pull the hose vent from the axle housing and put it aside securely. Move the shock absorbers aside by squeezing them while uncoupling their connection from the spring seats. On Tacoma cars, use a wrench to remove the leaf spring U-bolts. Take off the bumpers and spring seats with the spacers. Put the jack below the diff, take out the whole rear axle from under the car. To install, you must provide extra pushes and turn each suspension bolt until it's tight. Before finishing installing the U-bolts, place weight from the full vehicle on the wheels on Tacoma models. Bleed the brakes.

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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35350
$450.45 MSRP: $671.98
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: W(4WHEEL*66)
- Position: Rear
- Item Weight: 23.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 26.3 x 23.2 x 23.1 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 42311-35350
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35340
$442.76 MSRP: $660.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Part Name Code: 42311
- Item Weight: 15.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 7.7 x 6.7 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 42311-35340
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35380
$417.00 MSRP: $622.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Part Name Code: 42311
- Item Weight: 15.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.3 x 7.7 x 6.9 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 42311-35380
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Front Drive Shaft Assembly Right Hand
Part Number: 43430-04020
$406.03 MSRP: $605.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assy, Front Drive, Rh; Axle Assembly
- Manufacturer Note: W(A.D.D)
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 23.50 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 36.4 x 6.1 x 6.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 43430-04020
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, VZN160L-TRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35370
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: W(4WHEEL*66)
- Position: Rear
- Part Name Code: 42311
- Item Weight: 14.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.1 x 7.5 x 7.0 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 42311-35370
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35390
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Manufacturer Note: W(4WHEEL*66)
- Position: Rear
- Part Name Code: 42311
- Item Weight: 15.10 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.4 x 7.7 x 6.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 42311-35390
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Front Drive Outboard Joint Shaft Assembly Left Hand
Part Number: 43460-09101
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft Assembly, Front Drive Outboard Joint, Lh; Outer CV Joint, Outer Joint
- Manufacturer Note: W(A.D.D)
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 43460-09100
- Item Weight: 13.90 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 30.5 x 6.3 x 5.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 43460-09101
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX, SR5 | 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN161L-TRMDKAB, RZN161L-TRPDKAB, RZN171L-CRMDKAB, RZN171L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRMDKAB, VZN170L-CRMGKAB, VZN170L-CRPDKAB, VZN170L-CRPGKAB, VZN170L-PRPDKAB
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2003 Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Shaf
Part Number: 42311-35360
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Shaft, Rear Axle; Axle Shaft
- Position: Rear
- Part Name Code: 42311
- Item Weight: 14.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 29.6 x 7.8 x 6.8 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Require Quantity: 2
- SKU: 42311-35360
- Warranty: This genuine Toyota part is covered by warranty.
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Fits the following 2003 Toyota Tacoma Submodels:
- DLX | 4 Cyl 2.4L, 4 Cyl 2.7L, 6 Cyl 3.4L | 2RZFE, 3RZFE, 5VZFE; RZN140L-TRMDKAB, RZN140L-TRPDKAB, RZN140L-TRSDKAB, RZN150L-CRMDKAB, RZN150L-CRPDKAB, RZN150L-CRSDKAB, RZN191L-TRPDKAB, RZN196L-CRPDKAB, RZN196L-PRPDKAB, VZN150L-CRMDKAB, VZN150L-CRSDKAB, VZN195L-CRPDKAB, VZN195L-PRPDKAB

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2003 Toyota Tacoma Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Q:
How to remove and install the rear axle shaft for the 2003 Toyota Tacoma?
Posted by Chew J.
A:
Place jackstands below the frame, not under the axle, remove the wheels' nuts, lift the back end of the car, and safely support it on jack stands. Stop the car from moving by blocking its front wheels and take off the back wheels. Place the jack directly under the housing that holds the rear axle differential. Loop the driveshaft to the differential and put it aside using a piece of wire from beneath the car. Take off the height sensing spring from where it connects between the valve and the axle. Pull all brake hoses and lines from the axle, then cover them with plugs to stop any spills. Remove the rear brake drums and brake assemblies. Free the rear brake cables from each brake part, then take off the cable attachments from the back axle housing. Pull the hose vent from the axle housing and put it aside securely. Move the shock absorbers aside by squeezing them while uncoupling their connection from the spring seats. On Tacoma cars, use a wrench to remove the leaf spring U-bolts. Take off the bumpers and spring seats with the spacers. Put the jack below the diff, take out the whole rear axle from under the car. To install, you must provide extra pushes and turn each suspension bolt until it's tight. Before finishing installing the U-bolts, place weight from the full vehicle on the wheels on Tacoma models. Bleed the brakes.
Answered by Toyota Parts Specialist Timur / Dec 05, 2025

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