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Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC 
    1. GTY1125319Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Matchmark - -
      1. Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub sub-assembly, and install the front disc.
        NOTE:

        When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

      2. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the bolt.

        Torque: 20.0 N.m (204 kgf/cm, 15 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:
        • Do not apply excessive force to the bolt and front disc.
        • Confirm that the head of the bolt is not protruding from the surface of the disc.
  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 

    Torque: 196 N.m (1999 kgf/cm, 145 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. GTY1122510Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - -
      1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.

        HINT: 

        Apply more than 0.3 g (0.01 oz) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

      2. Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH 
    1. GTY1127268Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - -
      1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing.
      2. Install the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).
  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. GTY1125608Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin (Upper Side) *2 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin (Lower Side)
      Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - -
      1. Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins.
      2. Install the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
      3. Push each front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    NOTE:

    Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 
    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. GTY1125409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A w/o Front No. 2 Disc Brake Anti-squeal Shim *B w/ Front No. 2 Disc Brake Anti-squeal Shim
      *a Inner Pad *b Outer Pad
      1. Check the front disc brake pad.

        HINT: 

        Use the illustration to identify the inner side front disc brake pad and outer side front disc brake pad so that they can be installed to the correct side of the caliper.

    2. GTY1122551Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
        NOTE:
        • Keep the friction surfaces of the front disc brake pads and front disc free from oil and grease.
        • Install the front disc brake pad so that the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.
      2. Install the 2 anti-squeal springs to the front disc brake pads.
        NOTE:
        • When replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones, make sure to replace the anti-squeal springs at the same time.
        • Be sure to install the anti-squeal springs into the front disc brake pad installation holes as far as they will go.
  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    NOTE:
    • Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the front disc brake pads because the anti-squeal springs may fall off the front disc brake pads.
    • Be sure that the anti-squeal springs are installed to the front disc brake pads.

    Torque: 45.0 N.m (459 kgf/cm, 33 ft.lbf) 

  10. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. GTY1064425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

        Torque: 29.4 N.m (300 kgf/cm, 22 ft.lbf) 

        NOTE:

        Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (except Gasoline Model) 
    1. GTY1124224Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

        Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [08/2023 - ]

      2. Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:
        1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
        2. Depress the brake pedal and release it.
        3. Clear the DTCs.

          Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [10/2022 - ]

  12. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    except Gasoline Model: Refer to BLEEDING [10/2022 - ]

    for Gasoline Model: Refer to BLEEDING [10/2022 - ]

  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

  14. INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (except Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to WORK PROCEDURE [10/2022 - ]

    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 [10/2022 - 08/2023] , or refer to AUTOMATIC LEARNING CHART [08/2023 - ]