Installation [02/2014 - ]: Procedure

1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.
   WARNING:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack

   NOTE:

   When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

2. Apply 0.1 to 0.3 g (0.00353 to 0.0105 oz) of Toyota Body Grease W to each of the 4 areas shown in the illustration.

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   Toyota Body Grease W

3. Align the matchmarks and install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
   NOTE:

   • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
   • Check for any foreign matter on the insertion part.

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   *a

   Matchmark

4. Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

5. Install the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

   Torque: 56 N*m (571 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
   NOTE:

   • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
   • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
2. Using a 30 mm socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut.

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   Torque: 294 N*m (2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf) 

   HINT: 

   Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the drive shaft from rotating.

3. Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [02/2014 - 11/2016] , or refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [11/2016 - ]