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Rear Axle Carrier: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and nuts to the shock absorber.

      Torque: 180 N*m (1,840 kgf*cm, 133 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly
      G05202460Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor rotor.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and tighten the bolt.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

      Fig 2: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No 2
      G05202459Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 
    1. Temporarily tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.1 with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the front side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

      Fig 3: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No 1
      G05202458Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

      Fig 4: Locating Rear Strut Rod Assembly
      G05202464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily tighten the strut rod assembly rear with the bolt and nut.

      HINT:

      Insert the bolt from the inside of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

  5. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR (for 2WD)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 5: Locating Rear Strut Rod Assembly (Vehicle Side)
    G05202465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the hub and bearing assembly with the 4 bolts.

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

      Fig 6: Locating Rear Axle Hub And Bearing Assembly
      G05202456Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL REAR DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  8. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
      G05203022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. CONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) 
    1. Connect the connector to the skid control sensor.
      Fig 8: Locating Connector To Skid Control Sensor
      G05202451Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR (for 4WD) 
    1. Install the speed sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Locating Rear Speed Sensor
      G05202452Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
      • Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
      • Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the sensor.
  11. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for 4WD) 
    1. Using a socket wrench (30 mm), install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque: 294 N*m (3,000 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • Stake the nut after inspecting for looseness and runout in the following steps.
      • While applying the brakes, install the rear axle shaft nut.
  12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 
    1. Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.2 with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 112 N*m (1,140 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

      Fig 10: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No 2
      G05202470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 
    1. Fully tighten the rear suspension arm assembly No.1 with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 112 N*m (1,140 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

      Fig 11: Locating Rear Suspension Arm Assembly No 1
      G05202471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  15. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY 
    1. Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (rear axle carrier side) with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

      Fig 12: Locating Rear Strut Rod Assembly
      G05202464Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Fully tighten the rear strut rod assembly (vehicle side) with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      While holding the nut, turn the bolt.

      Fig 13: Locating Rear Strut Rod Assembly (Vehicle Side)
      G05202465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3 
    1. Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the nut.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Locating Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      G05202455Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  17. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
      NOTE: Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.
      Fig 15: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
      G05203022Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  18. REMOVE REAR DISC  (See REMOVAL )
  19. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  20. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  ) 
  21. INSTALL REAR DISC  (See DISASSEMBLY )
  22. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts to the rear axle carrier.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 16: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly
      G05202476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  23. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
    2. Fig 17: Installing Rear Axle Shaft Nut
      G05202477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  24. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  25. ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (See ADJUSTMENT )

  26. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    (See TEST MODE PROCEDURE )