Leak Check Valve Assembly: Installation

Install the leak check valve assembly to the vehicle with the bolt and clip (A).
Tightening torque:

7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Leak Check Valve Assembly To Vehicle With Bolt And Clip
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Connect the connector to the leak check valve assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Connector To Leak Check Valve Assembly
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Connect the drain tube to the drain pipe of the fuel filler pipe assembly.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Connecting Quick Connector
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Fig 4: Locating Quick Connector
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Securely insert the fuel filler hose (A) and evaporation hose (B) until the hose end contacts the spool, then attach the clamp and clip as shown in the figure.
Tightening torque:

2.5 N.m (0.3 kgf-m, 1.8 ft-lb)

Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Filler And Evaporation Hose
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Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Filler Hose End Contacts Spool Dimension
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Connect the drain tube to the canister.
CAUTION:
- Check that there is no damage or dust on the quick connector. If necessary, clean the seal surface of the pipe.
- Make sure that the quick connector is securely connected.
NOTE: Connect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Connecting Quick Connector
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Fig 8: Locating Drain Tube To Canister
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Check that each tube is connected as shown in the figure.

Fig 9: Connecting Drain Tube To Canister
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Lift up the transmission jack gradually, and set the rear differential to the rear sub frame assembly.
NOTE: When inserting the stud bolt into the bushing portion of the rear sub frame assembly, adjust the angle and location of transmission jack and jack stand.

Fig 10: Inserting Stud Bolt Into Bushing Portion Of Rear Sub Frame Assembly
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Temporarily tighten the self-locking nuts which hold the rear differential to the rear sub frame assembly.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Fig 11: Locating Self-Locking Nuts
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Set the rear differential member to the rear sub frame assembly and rear differential, and temporarily tighten the self-lock nuts which secure the rear differential member to the rear sub frame assembly and rear differential.
NOTE: Use a new self-locking nut.

Fig 12: Locating Rear Differential Member With Self-Lock Nuts
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Remove the transmission jack from the rear differential.
Tighten the self-locking nuts which secure the rear differential member to the rear sub frame assembly and rear differential.
Tightening torque:

T1: 50 N.m (5.1 kgf-m, 36.9 ft-lb)

T2: 110 N.m (11.2 kgf-m, 81.1 ft-lb)

Fig 13: Rear Differential Member With Self-Locking Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Tighten the self-locking nuts which secure the rear differential to the rear sub frame assembly.
Tightening torque:

70 N.m (7.1 kgf-m, 51.6 ft-lb)

Fig 14: Locating Self-Locking Nuts
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Install the propeller shaft. Ref. to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM>Propeller Shaft>INSTALLATION .
Install the rear exhaust pipe. Ref. to EXHAUST(H4DOTC)>Rear Exhaust Pipe>INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.
Connect the battery ground terminal.