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Rear Axle Carrier: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber.

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

      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

      HINT:

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Carrier Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G04112963Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2 with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

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

    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 2 Bolt And Nut
    G04112964Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1 with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 1 Bolt And Nut
      G04112965Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 4: Identifying Strut Rod Assembly Rear Bolt And Nut
      G04112966Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

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

      Fig 5: Identifying Strut Rod Assembly Rear Bolt And Nut
      G04112967Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for 2WD) (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

    Fig 6: Identifying Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly Bolts
    G04112968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL REAR DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 7: Installing Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
    G04112969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) 
    1. Connect the connector to the skid control sensor.
      Fig 8: Identifying Skid Control Sensor Wire (For 2WD)
      G04112970Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sensor.
      Fig 9: Identifying Rear Speed Sensor (For 4WD)
      G04112971Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
      • While applying the brakes, install the rear axle shaft nut.
  12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 2 
    1. Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2 with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 112 N*m (1,140 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

    Fig 10: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 2 Bolt And Nut
    G04112972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO. 1 
    1. Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1 with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 112 N*m (1,140 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

    Fig 11: Identifying Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No. 1 Bolt And Nut
    G04112973Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear axle carrier side) with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

      Fig 12: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly (Rear Axle Carrier Side) Bolt And Nut
      G04112974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (vehicle side) with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

    Fig 13: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly (Vehicle Side) Bolt And Nut
    G04112975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO. 3 
    1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No. 3 with the nut.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

    Fig 14: Identifying Parking Brake Cable Assembly No. 3 Nut
    G04112976Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
    Fig 15: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
    G04112977Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR DISC (See  DISASSEMBLY  ) 
  19. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  20. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  21. INSTALL REAR DISC (See  REASSEMBLY  ) 
  22. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

    Fig 16: Installing Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
    G04112978Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
    Fig 17: Installing Rear Axle Shaft Nut
    G04112979Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  25. ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (See  REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  ) 
  26. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )

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