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Rear Axle Carrier Sub-ASSY LH (Ff): Replacement

HINT:

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS: (See REAR SUSPENSION )

Replace the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, and separate the flexible hose from the shock absorber.
      Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Separating Flexible Hose From Shock Absorber
      G03010516Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear disc brake caliper assy.
      NOTE: Use a string or other device to keep the brake caliper from hanging down.
      Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Separating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assy
      G03010517Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. REMOVE REAR DISC 
  4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
  5. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and hub & bearing assy LH.
      Fig 3: Removing Bolts, Hub & Bearing Assy LH
      G03010518Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR (W/AIR SUSPENSION) (See  REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH (FF)  ) 
  7. SEPARATE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR (W/DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP) (See  HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH  ,  HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH  ) 

    HINT:

    Perform the procedure only when removing the RH side.

  8. SEPARATE STRUT ROD ASSY REAR 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and the strut rod assy rear (rear axle carrier side) from rear axle carrier.

      HINT:

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

  9. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear suspension arm assy No. 2 (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier.

      HINT:

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotate.

      Fig 4: Removing Bolt, Nut And Separating Rear Suspension Arm Assy No. 2 (Rear Axle Carrier Side) From Rear Axle Carrier
      G03010519Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 1 LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and nut, separate the rear suspension arm assy No. 1 (rear axle carrier side) from the rear axle carrier.

      HINT:

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotate.

      Fig 5: Removing Bolt, Nut And Separating Rear Suspension Arm Assy No. 1 (Rear Axle Carrier Side) From Rear Axle Carrier
      G03010520Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts, and remove the rear axle carrier from the shock absorber.
      Fig 6: Removing Bolts, Nut, And Remove Rear Axle Carrier From Shock Absorber
      G03010521Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSY LH 
    1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assy with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber.

      Torque: 180 N.m (1,840 kgf.cm, 133 ft.lbf) 

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the nut.

      Fig 7: Installing Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assy With Bolts And Nuts To Shock Absorber
      G03010522Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 1 LH 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assy No. 1 LH with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

      Fig 8: Temporarily Tightening Rear Suspension Arm Assy No. 1 LH With Bolt And Nut
      G03010523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assy No. 2 LH with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

      Fig 9: Temporarily Tightening Rear Suspension Arm Assy No. 2 LH With Bolt And Nut
      G03010524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR 
    1. Temporarily tighten the strut rod assy rear with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

  16. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR (W/AIR SUSPENSION) (See  REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH (FF)  ) 
  17. INSTALL HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR (W/DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP) (See  HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH  ,  HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSY REAR RH  ) 

    HINT:

    Perform the procedure only when installing the RH side.

  18. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB & BEARING ASSY LH 
    1. Install the hub & bearing assy LH with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 75 N.m (765 kgf.cm, 55 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 10: Installing Hub & Bearing Assy LH With Bolts
      G03010525Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  19. INSPECT BEARING BACKLASH (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  20. INSPECT AXLE HUB DEVIATION (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  21. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR 
    1. Connect the connector.
      NOTE: Do not twist the sensor wire when connecting it.
  22. INSTALL REAR DISC 
  23. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSY LH 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N.m (800 kgf.cm, 58 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 11: Installing Rear Disc Brake Caliper With Bolts
      G03010526Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the bolt with flexible hose to the shock absorber.

      Torque: 19 N.m (192 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 12: Installing Bolt With Flexible Hose To Shock Absorber
      G03010527Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N.m (1,050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf) 

  25. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See  STRUT ROD ASSY REAR  ) 
  26. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 1 LH (See  REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH (FF)  ) 
  27. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 2 LH (See  REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSY NO. 1 LH (FF)  ) 
  28. FULLY TIGHTEN STRUT ROD ASSY REAR (See  STRUT ROD ASSY REAR  ) 
  29. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  ) 
  30. ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (W/AIR SUSPENSION) (See  PRE-CHECK  ,  PRE-CHECK  ) 
  31. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY (W/DISCHARGE HEAD LAMP) (See  ADJUSTMENT  ,  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  32. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL (See  PRE-CHECK  ,  PRE-CHECK  )