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Installation [08/2016 - 03/2018]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL LOWER CONTROL ARM PIN 
    1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

      GTY642901Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST, install a new lower control arm pin to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09650-17011 
  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

      GTY674119Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    3. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer and nut (A).
      NOTE:

      Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

      GTY622987Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
    5. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
    6. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (D).

      Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

    7. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
  3. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [08/2016 - 08/2019]

  4. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  5. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Install the rear speed sensor to the rear trailing arm assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

      GTY620121Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

      GTY674168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 3 bolts.
      GTY652366Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt (A) 

      Torque: 15 N*m (153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      Bolt (B) 

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

  7. INSTALL REAR DISC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - ]

  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  8

  9. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

  10. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:
      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
    2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT: 

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from rotating.

    3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
      GTY637895Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [08/2016 - 03/2018]

  12. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

      GTY620350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2016 - 08/2019]

  14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2015 - ]

  15. CONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR 
    1. With the power switch off, connect the 2 brake booster pump connectors.
    2. Clear the DTCs.

      Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2015 - 08/2018]

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2016 - 03/2018]

  17. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [08/2016 - 08/2018]

  18. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    • Intelligent clearance sonar system
    • Intuitive parking assist system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)
    		 Refer to CALIBRATION [08/2016 - 03/2018]
    Parking assist monitor system for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2019]
    for Calibration: Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2015 - 03/2018]
    Panoramic view monitor system for Initialization: Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2019]
    for Calibration: Refer to CALIBRATION [10/2015 - 03/2018]
    • Automatic headlight beam level control system
    • AFS (Adaptive front-lighting system)
    		 Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2015 - 08/2019]
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