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Rear Shock Absorber: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle carrier assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the rear of the vehicle.
    2. Slowly jack up the vehicle using a wooden block and install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.
      Fig 1: Lifting Vehicle With Wooden Block
      G04977745Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Temporarily install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Nuts Upper Side
      G04977735Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Fully tighten the 3 nuts in order from 1 to 3.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 3: Installing Rear Shock Upper Plate And Fasteners
      G00455906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the 2 nuts and 2 bolts to the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

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

      NOTE: When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
      Fig 4: Locating Rear Shock Absorber With Nuts And Bolts
      G04977734Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Fully tighten the lock nut.

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

      Fig 5: Locating Lock Nut
      G04977733Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. CONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR 
    1. Install the rear brake flexible hose and rear speed sensor wire harness with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) (bolt A) 19 N*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) (bolt B) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Rear Brake Flexible Hose And Rear Speed Sensor With Bolts
      G04977749Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear shock absorber with the nut.

      Torque: 39 N*m (398 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly With Nut
      G04977730Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT NO. 1 COVER 
    1. Engage the 4 claws and install the rear suspension support No. 1 cover.
      Fig 8: Locating Rear Suspension Support No. 1 Cover
      G04977751Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  6. INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type) 
  9. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fixed Type) 
  10. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  15. INSTALL REAR CENTER SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type) 
  16. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Fold Down Seat Type) 
  17. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL SEPARATE TYPE REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY LH (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK COVER (for Reclining Seat Type) 
  20. INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type)  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (for Reclining Seat Type) 
  22. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    ABS: See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM

    VSC (for BOSCH): TEST MODE PROCEDURE

    VSC (for ADVICS): TEST MODE PROCEDURE

  23. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (See ADJUSTMENT )