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Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 4 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY361440Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a View from Beneath
      Front of the Vehicle
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY607899Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09710-30012 
        1. 09710-04061
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00650
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100

      HINT: 

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH.

    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY315665Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      NOTE:

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY373245Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a View from Beneath
      Front of the Vehicle
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY567923Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09710-30012 
        1. 09710-04061
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00650
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100

      HINT: 

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH.

    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY315625Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      NOTE:

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the position shown in the illustration.
      GTY364591Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a View from Beneath
      Front of the Vehicle
    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY540765Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09710-30012 
        1. 09710-04061
      • SST: 09950-60010 
        1. 09951-00650
      • SST: 09950-70010 
        1. 09951-07100

      HINT: 

      Slowly press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion.

    3. While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY315624Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      NOTE:

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools.
      GTY579280Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      Attachment Placement Location
      NOTE:
      • Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
    2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and the vehicle body.
      NOTE:

      When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

    3. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly LH and rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly RH with the 4 nuts.
      GTY591262Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Rear Suspension Member Lower Stopper - -

      Nut (A) 

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

      Nut (B) 

      Torque: 38 N*m (387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf) 

    4. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 56 N*m (566 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear suspension member lower stoppers in the correct direction, as shown in the illustration.

  7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  1

  8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  1

  10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. INSTALL NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET 
    1. Install the No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

  12. INSTALL JACK UP BRACKET 
    1. Install the jack up bracket to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

  13. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER 
    1. Install the rear suspension member damper to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
      GTY363910Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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

      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      Front of the Vehicle
  14. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  15. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  17. CONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  19. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  20. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  22. FULLY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ] )

  24. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  7

  25. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

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

  26. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  27. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 )

  28. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    See step  10

  29. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 

    See step  11

  30. INSTALL REAR WHEELS 

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

  31. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2015 - ] )

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