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Installation [12/2013 - 11/2015]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 13 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      The upper and lower hole plug shapes are different.

      GTY449589Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
      GTY444845Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A View from Underneath
      *a Front of the Vehicle
      *b Left Side of the Vehicle
      *c 45°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      GTY423546Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      GTY445192Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 
    1. Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
      GTY448391Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A View from Underneath
      *a Front of the Vehicle
      *b Left Side of the Vehicle
      *c 45°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      GTY423288Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.

    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      GTY451349Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09527-17011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while confirming the installation direction.
      GTY425932Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A View from Underneath
      *a Front of the Vehicle
      *b Left Side of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      GTY447175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH.

    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH.
      GTY441860Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH while confirming the installation direction.
      GTY442618Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A View from Underneath
      *a Front of the Vehicle
      *b Right Side of the Vehicle
      *c 15°
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      GTY443737Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      HINT: 

      Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH.

    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion RH.
      GTY453838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Turn
      *b Hold
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01030
        4. 09830-01060
      NOTE:

      If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  1

  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH 
    1. Install the skid control sensor wire LH with the 2 bolts and nut.
      GTY453143Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Bolt 

      Torque: 8.0 N*m (82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

  9. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY436302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member upper stoppers in the correct direction shown in the illustration.

  11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY436293Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      NOTE:
      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.
      GTY439679Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      *c Wooden Block
      Attachment placement location
    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
      1. Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:

        Do not jack up the rear axle assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

        NOTE:

        When jacking up the rear axle assembly LH, be sure to jack it up slowly.

        GTY429450Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Wooden Block
        *b Jack
      2. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the spacer and nut (A).
        NOTE:

        Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

      3. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.
        NOTE:
        • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
        • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
        • Fully tighten the bolt (B) after stabilizing the suspension.
    3. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
    4. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.

      HINT: 

      Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    5. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH, with the 4 bolts and 2 nuts.
      GTY438502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Lower Suspension Brace - -

      Bolt 

      Torque: 158 N*m (1611 kgf*cm, 117 ft.*lbf) 

      Nut 

      Torque: 32 N*m (326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

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

    6. Lower the engine lifter.
    7. Connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH.
      1. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

        HINT: 

        Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

        GTY354813Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Support the rear axle assembly LH with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.
        GTY434060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Wooden Block
        *b Jack
        WARNING:

        Do not jack up the rear axle assembly LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

        NOTE:

        When jacking up the rear axle assembly LH, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      3. Connect the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt and nut.

        Torque: 145 N*m (1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf) 

        NOTE:
        • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
        • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
      4. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.
    8. Connect the rear upper control arm assembly RH.

      HINT: 

      Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. INSTALL FRAME WIRE 
    1. Install the frame wire to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt, each clamp and each connector as shown in the illustration.
      GTY444706Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 5.0 N*m (51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Do not twist the frame wire when installing it.

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

    See step  2

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  3

  17. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  18. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  20. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Install the rear flexible hose LH to the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque: 18.8 N*m (192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the rear flexible hose LH when installing it.
      • Do not damage the rear flexible hose when installing it.
      • If the rear flexible hose LH is damaged, replace it with a new one.
      GTY451407Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear flexible hose with a new clip.
      GTY448968Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear No. 4 Brake Tube
      *2 Rear Flexible Hose LH
      Clip
      NOTE:

      Install the clip as far as it will go.

    3. Using a union nut wrench, connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

      Torque: 15.2 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.
      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench.

        Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  22. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    See step  2

  24. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  25. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH 

    See step  6

  27. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    for 1AR-FE: Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

    for 2GR-FE: Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  29. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    Refer to BLEEDING [12/2013 - ]

  30. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  31. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  8

  32. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  33. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2013 - 11/2016]

  34. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

    Refer to TEST MODE PROCEDURE [12/2013 - 11/2016]

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