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REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD): Installation

  1. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for LH Side) 
    1. Install the stud bolt.

      Torque: 17 N*m (173 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Identifying Stud Bolt
      G05417410Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  3. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      HINT:

      There are two sizes of hole plugs.

      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Sub-Assembly Hole Plugs
      G05417409Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the position shown below.
      Fig 3: Identifying New Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion LH
      G05417413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60020 (09951-00890), 09502-12010, 09515-30010 

      HINT:

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

      Fig 4: Using SST & Press To Install Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion LH
      G05417414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown below.
      NOTE: Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.
      Fig 5: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Sub-Assembly
      G05417415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the position shown below.
      Fig 6: Identifying New Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion RH
      G05417416Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      Fig 7: Using SST & Press To Install Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion RH
      G05417417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60020 (09951-00890), 09502-12010, 09515-30010 

      HINT:

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown below.
      NOTE: Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.
      Fig 8: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Front Cushion RH
      G05417415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the position shown below.
      Fig 9: Identifying New Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion (LH Side)
      G05417419Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951-07100), 09950-60020 (09951-00890), 09502-12010, 09515-30010 

      HINT:

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

      Fig 10: Using SST & Press To Install Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion (LH Side)
      G05417420Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown below.
      NOTE: Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.
      Fig 11: Pressing In Rear Suspension Member Body Mounting Rear Cushion (LH Side)
      G05417415Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER 
    1. Set the jack and wooden blocks below the vehicle as shown below.
      Fig 12: Setting Jack & Wooden Blocks Below Vehicle
      G05417422Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Set the rear suspension member onto the jack as shown below.
      NOTE: When removing the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
      Fig 13: Setting Rear Suspension Member Onto Jack
      G05417423Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Raise the rear suspension member with a jack.
      Fig 14: Supporting Rear Suspension Member With Jack
      G05417403Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the rear suspension member and the rear lower suspension member stopper LH and RH with the 4 nuts.

      Torque: Nut A 

      55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut B 

      38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 15: Identifying Rear Suspension Member & Rear Lower Suspension Member Stopper
      G05417425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the rear suspension member and the rear lower suspension member stoppers with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear lower suspension member stopper in the correct direction as shown below.
      Fig 16: Identifying Rear Suspension Member & Rear Lower Suspension Member Stoppers With Bolts
      G05417426Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.
      Fig 17: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bracket Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G05417402Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the exhaust pipe clamp to the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly.
      Fig 18: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Clamp To Exhaust Pipe Clamp Bracket Sub-Assembly
      G05417428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  (See INSTALLATION  )
  15. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  17. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  18. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR  (See INSTALLATION  )
  20. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  21. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION  )
  22. INSTALL REAR WHEELS 

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

  23. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER (w/ Cover) 
  24. INSTALL SPARE TIRE 
  25. INSTALL LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER (w/ Cover) 
  26. INSTALL DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER 
  27. INSTALL REAR MAT  (See INSTALLATION )
  28. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  30. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    HINT:

    See ADJUSTMENT