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Installation [10/2013 - ]

HINT: 

  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt
      GTY366387Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Bolt
      Paint Mark

      HINT: 

      Ensure that the paint mark is facing the rear of the vehicle.

  2. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2013 - ] - Step 3
  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION  . Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2013 - ] - Step 10
  4. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using SST, fully install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (inner side) with the bolt.
      • SST: 09961-00950 
      Fig 2: Identifying Fulcrum Length of SST
      GTY380856Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Fulcrum Length of SST: 150 mm (0.49 ft.)
      *b Fulcrum Length of Torque Wrench: 380 mm (1.25 ft.)

      without SST 

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

      with SST 

      Torque: 72 N*m (731 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

    2. Fully install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) with the bolt.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly (Outer Side) Bolt
      GTY362230Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  5. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2013 - ]

    HINT: 

    It is necessary to install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly when installing the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

  6. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2013 - ] - Step 7

  7. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  8. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2013 - ]