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Rear Stabilizer Bar: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL BLEEDER PLUG 
    1. Install the 2 suspension control bleeder plugs to the rear stabilizer control cylinder.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Rear Suspension Control Bleeder Plug
      G05638891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 208 N*m (2121 kgf*cm, 153 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Make sure the bolt is facing the correct direction.
      Fig 2: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly With Bolt And Nut
      G05638894Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 STABILIZER LINK 
    1. Install the No. 2 rear stabilizer link with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Torque: 97 N*m (989 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Make sure the bolts are facing the correct direction.
      Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Bolts And Nuts
      G05638889Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR STABILIZER CONTROL CYLINDER 
    1. Temporarily install the rear stabilizer control cylinder to the frame with the bolt.
    2. Install the rear stabilizer control tube and 2 new gaskets to the rear stabilizer control cylinder with the 2 union bolts.

      Torque: 69 N*m (704 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf) 

    3. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Control Cylinder Union Bolt
      G05638896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar with the bolt and nut.

      Torque: 48 N*m (489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Make sure the bolt is facing the correct direction.
      Fig 5: Locating Stabilizer Link Nut And Bolt
      G05638897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Make sure that all parts are facing as shown in the illustration and install the stabilizer end bracket, retainers and cushions with a new nut.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Stabilizer End Bracket Retainers And Cushions With Nut
      G05638898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the 2 bushes to the outer side of the bush stoppers on the rear stabilizer bar as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE: Install the stabilizer bush so that the bump is on the inner side of the vehicle.
      Fig 7: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Bar Sub-Assembly
      G05638899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the 2 stabilizer bar brackets to the vehicle with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 58 N*m (591 kgf*cm, 43 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Install the stabilizer bar bracket so that the protrusion is on the lower side.
      • Tighten the bolts in 4 steps, in the order shown in the illustration.
        Fig 8: Locating Stabilizer Bar With Bushings And Brackets Bolts
        G05638900Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the stabilizer end bracket to the vehicle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 9: Locating Rear Stabilizer End Bracket Bolts
      G05638863Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install the stabilizer link assembly to the ball joint dust cover protector.
      Fig 10: Identifying Stabilizer Link Assembly To Ball Joint Dust Cover Protector
      G05638864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Install the stabilizer bar to the stabilizer link assembly with the nut.

      Torque: 100 N*m (1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf) 

      HINT:

      • If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.
      • If the rear stabilizer control cylinder extends and it is difficult to temporarily install the stabilizer link to the stabilizer bar, raise the stabilizer control arm with a jack and temporarily install the stabilizer link.
        Fig 11: Locating Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut
        G05638857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. BLEED AIR FROM SUSPENSION FLUID 
    1. Bleed air from the suspension fluid (See BLEEDING ).
  8. INSPECT FOR SUSPENSION FLUID LEAK  (See BLEEDING )
  9. INSTALL EXHAUST CENTER PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    1. Install the rear wheels.

      Torque: 131 N*m (1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Lower the vehicle.
    3. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.
  12. TIGHTEN REAR STABILIZER CONTROL CYLINDER 
    1. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 90 N*m (918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.
  13. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE INSULATOR 
    1. Install the rear stabilizer control tube insulator with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 12: Locating Rear Stabilizer Control Tube Insulator Bolts
      G05638869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  15. CLOSE STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR  (See INSTALLATION )