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Installation [08/2020 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 6 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY868084Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

  2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      NOTE:
      • Position the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion in the correct direction.
      • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      GTY871676Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMC Made
      *a View from Underneath
      Front of the Vehicle
      Outside of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09570-24011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01040
        4. 09830-01050
      NOTE:

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

      GTY842191Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    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: 09570-24011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01040
        4. 09830-01050
      NOTE:

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

      GTY838857Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      NOTE:
      • Position the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion in the correct direction.
      • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
      GTY883998Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMC Made
      *a View from Underneath
      Front of the Vehicle
      Outside of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST using the same procedure as for the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (for LH Side).
      • SST: 09570-24011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01040
        4. 09830-01050
      NOTE:

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

    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: 09570-24011 
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01020
        3. 09830-01040
        4. 09830-01050
      NOTE:

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

      HINT: 

      Perform the same procedure as for the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (for LH Side).

    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      NOTE:
      • Position the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH in the correct direction.
      • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      GTY895625Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMC Made
      *a View from Underneath
      Front of the Vehicle
      Outside of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09710-28031 
        1. 09711-02030
        2. 09711-02040
        3. 94622-51200
      • SST: 09950-60021 
        1. 09951-00720
        2. 09951-00890
      NOTE:

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

      GTY914778Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      • SST: 09710-28031 
        1. 09711-02030
        2. 09711-02040
        3. 94622-51200
      • SST: 09950-60021 
        1. 09951-00720
        2. 09951-00890
      NOTE:

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

      GTY919468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Hold
      Turn
    4. Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 
    1. Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install a new rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
      NOTE:
      • Position the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH in the correct direction.
      • Do not apply lubricant to the outer sleeve of the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
      GTY908844Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *A for TMC Made
      *B for TMMC Made
      *a View from Underneath
      Front of the Vehicle
      Outside of the Vehicle
    2. Install SST using the same procedure as for the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
      • SST: 09710-28031 
        1. 09711-02030
        2. 09711-02040
        3. 94622-51200
      • SST: 09950-60021 
        1. 09951-00720
        2. 09951-00890
      NOTE:

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

    3. Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
      • SST: 09710-28031 
        1. 09711-02030
        2. 09711-02040
        3. 94622-51200
      • SST: 09950-60021 
        1. 09951-00720
        2. 09951-00890
      NOTE:

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

      HINT: 

      Perform the same procedure as for the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. for TMC Made:
      1. Install the 4 rear suspension member cushions to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

        HINT: 

        When reusing the rear suspension member cushion, make sure to check its identification mark and install it to the correct position.

    2. for TMMC Made:
      1. Install the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

        HINT: 

        When reusing the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper, make sure to check its identification mark and install it to the correct position.

    3. Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:
      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      GTY942253Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.
      GTY859846Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location
    4. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle.
    5. Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH, 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

      Bolt A 

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

      Nut B 

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

      Nut C 

      Torque: 18 N.m (184 kgf/cm, 13 ft.lbf) 

    6. w/ Height Control Sensor:
      1. Engage the 2 clamps to install the height control sensor wire harness.
  9. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH 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.
  10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  16. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  18. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

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

    Refer to INSTALLATION [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  21. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
    1. Connect the rear flexible hose LH to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.

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

  22. CONNECT REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  24. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  25. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  27. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  29. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque: 73 N.m (744 kgf/cm, 54 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

  31. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  33. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  35. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  36. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  37. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (for Gasoline Model) 

    w/ Floor Under Cover:

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  38. INSTALL NO. 2 ENGINE UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 99

  39. INSTALL NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 100

  40. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD LH (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 101

  41. INSTALL FRONT FENDER FRONT SPLASH SHIELD RH (for Gasoline Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 102

  42. INSTALL MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  43. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2020 - ]

  44. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  45. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  46. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  47. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  48. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  49. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]

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