Installation [08/2013 - ]

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

SECURE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
1. Install the bolt and nut to the rear shock absorber assembly as shown in the illustration and secure the rear shock absorber assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.
  
  Fig 1: Securing Rear Shock Absorber In Vise
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  Standard length A
  
  28 mm (1.10 in.)
INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
1. Install the rear lower coil spring insulator onto the rear shock absorber assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Rear Lower Coil Spring Insulator
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *a Protrusion
  
  NOTE:
  Align the protrusion of the rear lower coil spring insulator and the hole in the rear shock absorber assembly.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER
1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to rear shock absorber assembly.
  NOTE:
  Face the smaller diameter end of the rear No. 1 spring bumper downward.
INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING
1. Install SST to the rear coil spring with the hooks spread as far apart as possible from each other.
  - SST: 09727-30021
    1. 09727-00010
    2. 09727-00021
    3. 09727-00031
  Fig 3: Installing SST To Rear Coil Spring With Hooks
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Make sure that the claws on the hooks are securely engaged to the spring.
2. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
  - SST: 09727-30021
    1. 09727-00010
    2. 09727-00021
    3. 09727-00031
  NOTE:
  Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
3. Install the rear coil spring to the rear shock absorber assembly.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Coil Spring To Rear Shock Absorber Using SST
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - The smaller diameter end must face upward.
  - Make sure that the end of the rear coil spring is positioned in the depression of the rear coil spring lower insulator.

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Suspension Support Assembly And Rear Shock Absorber Assembly Notch
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

*a Notch

NOTE:
Align the notches of the piston rod and the rear suspension support assembly as shown in the illustration before installing the rear suspension support assembly.

Align the notches of the rear shock absorber assembly with the notch of the rear suspension support assembly so that the notches face the outside of the vehicle.

Fig 6: Identifying Notches Of Rear Shock Absorber Assembly And Rear Suspension Support Assembly

Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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*a	Notch
	Outside of the Vehicle

INSTALL REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COLLAR
1. Install the rear support to rear shock absorber collar to the rear shock absorber assembly.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUPPORT TO REAR SHOCK ABSORBER NUT
1. Temporarily tighten a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut to the rear shock absorber assembly.
2. Release the rear coil spring while adjusting the rear suspension support assembly to the position shown in the illustration, and remove SST from the rear coil spring.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Rear Suspension Support Assembly Component To Position
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  NOTE:
  Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage SST.
  
  HINT:
  
  Make sure to align the outer stud bolt on the rear suspension support assembly to within +/- 5° of the center of the rear shock absorber lower bracket as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and insert the 2 bolts from the rear of the vehicle.
  
  Fig 8: Insert Bolts To Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Slowly jack up the suspension using a wooden block and install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle.
3. Install the 3 nuts to the upper side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
  Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
4. Install the 2 nuts to the lower side of the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
  Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  When installing the nuts, keep the bolts from rotating.
5. Fully tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.
  Torque: 55 N*m (561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf)

INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

Install the skid control sensor wire and rear flexible hose to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the 2 bolts.

Fig 9: Identifying Skid Control Sensor Wire And Rear Flexible Hose Bolts

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*a	Bolt (A)
*b	Bolt (B)

Bolt (A)

Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)

Bolt (B)

Torque: 19 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)

INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Install the rear stabilizer link assembly to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the nut.
  Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
  
  If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER
1. Engage the 4 claws and install the rear No. 1 suspension support cover.
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)
INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - 12/2013]
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2013 - ]