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Installation [11/2021 - 03/2024]: Procedure

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. GTY1064686Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for Nut Connection Type *B for Bolt Connection Type
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin *2 Bolt
      *3 Nut - -
      *a Wooden Block *b Jack
      Outside of the Vehicle - -
      1. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut and plate washer.
        NOTE:

        Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

      2. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
        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.
      3. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the vehicle with the 2 bolts.

        Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf) 

      4. for Nut Connection Type:

        1. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

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

        NOTE:

        Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the outside of the vehicle.

      5. for Bolt Connection Type:

        1. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

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

        NOTE:
        • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
        • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the inside of the vehicle.
  2. INSTALL NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET 

    Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
        NOTE:
        • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
        • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
  4. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 
  5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY 
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      1. Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

        Torque: 73 N.m (744 kgf/cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:

        Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

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

        Torque: 73 N.m (744 kgf/cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:

        Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  9. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  10. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
  11. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  12. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side with Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2021 - ]

  13. INSTALL NO. 1 LOWER CONTROL ARM COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  14. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 

    See step  1

  15. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [11/2021 - 03/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [03/2022 - 03/2024]
  16. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 

    See step  10

  17. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE 

    Torque: 29 N.m (296 kgf/cm, 21 ft.lbf) 

  18. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/o AVS) 
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      1. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.

        Torque: 15.5 N.m (158 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      2. Engage the 2 clamps.
      3. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
        • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
      4. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
        • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
  19. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ AVS) 
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      *a Clamp *b Guide
      1. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.

        Torque: 15.5 N.m (158 kgf/cm, 11 ft.lbf) 

      2. Engage the clamp.
      3. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
        • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
      4. Engage the guide and install the wire harness bracket.
      5. Install the nut.

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

      6. Engage the clamp and install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the wire harness bracket.
      7. Connect the connector.
      8. Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.
        NOTE:
        • Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
        • Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
  20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [03/2023 - 03/2024]

  21. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
  22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for HEV Model) 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [11/2021 - 03/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 [03/2022 - 03/2024]
  23. INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for HEV Model) 

    HINT: 

    When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system is used.

    Refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [11/2021 - ]

  24. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2021 - ]

  25. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    for HEV Model: Refer to SIGNAL CHECK [11/2021 - ]

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to SIGNAL CHECK [11/2021 - ]

  26. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    FOR HEV MODEL:

    Parking Assist Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2021 - ]
    Panoramic View Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2021 - 03/2024]
    Advanced Park Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2021 - 03/2024]
    Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System) Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 03/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2022 - ]
    FOR GASOLINE MODEL:

    Parking Assist Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2021 - ]
    Panoramic View Monitor System Refer to CALIBRATION [11/2021 - 03/2024]
    Lighting System (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System) Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 03/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [03/2022 - ]