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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.
      GTY450342Courtesy 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 NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  1

  8. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH 
    1. Install the rear speed sensor 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) 

  10. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER 
    1. Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

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

      GTY436302Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. 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
  13. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt 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 after stabilizing the suspension.
      GTY436353Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  14. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. 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. 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.

    3. Lower the engine lifter.
  16. 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
      NOTE:

      Do not twist the frame wire when installing it.

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

  17. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT 

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

  18. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  19. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  21. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH in a vise using aluminum plates.
      NOTE:

      Do not overtighten the vise.

      GTY436370Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. 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 install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

    3. Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the spacer, nut (B) and 2 bolts (C).
      GTY433488Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Fully tighten the 2 bolts (C) after temporarily tightening the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      • Fully tighten the nut (B) after stabilizing the suspension.
      • Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
    4. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH to the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt (A) 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.
  23. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  25. TEMPORARILY INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  1

  27. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  29. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    See step  2

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. INSTALL REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts.

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

      GTY429611Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. INSTALL REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    See step  3

  35. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  4

  36. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  37. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  38. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  39. INSTALL REAR DISC 
    1. Install the 2 rear discs.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  40. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.
  41. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  42. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  43. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  44. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  45. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  46. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  47. INSTALL PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY 

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

  48. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

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

  49. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    See step  2

  50. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  5

  51. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  52. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH 

    See step  6

  53. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  54. BLEED BRAKE LINE 

    Refer to BLEEDING [12/2013 - ]

  55. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2013 - ]

  56. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  57. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  58. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL INSPECTION PLUG 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  59. INSPECT FOR DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK 
  60. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

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

  61. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  8

  62. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  63. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

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

  64. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 

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

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