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

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   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length	*b	Turn
   *c	Hold	-	-

   1. Secure the rear suspension support assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

   2. Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   3. Apply a few drops of adhesive to the threads of a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Adhesive

      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent

   4. Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
      • SST: 09729-00170 

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 25 N.m (255 kgf/cm, 18 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - ]

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.87 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.09 in.)):

        12 N.m (122 kgf/cm, 9 ft.lbf)

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   *1

   Rear Axle Carrier Pin

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   -

   1. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut and plate washer.
      NOTE:

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

WARNING: Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

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   *a	Wooden Block	*b	Jack
   	Wooden Block Placement Location	-	-

   1. Using a jack and wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)

      19.3 mm (0.759 in.)

      NOTE:

      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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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:

      • 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.

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   1. Connect the rear shock absorber assembly to the vehicle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 55 N.m (561 kgf/cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

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   *1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin	-	-
   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length	*b	Ball Joint Lock Nut Wrench
   *c	Turn	*d	Hold

   1. Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut.

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 125 N.m (1275 kgf/cm, 92 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

      HINT: 

      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2021 - ]

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149.75 mm (5.90 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

        91 N.m (928 kgf/cm, 67 ft.lbf)

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   *a

   Guide

   *b

   Clamp

   1. Engage the guide and install the wire harness bracket.
   2. Install the nut.

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

   3. Engage the clamp and install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the wire harness bracket.
   4. Connect the connector.

Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2021 - ]

See step  10

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

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2021 - ]