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Installation [02/2019 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 10 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      GTY873323Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 

    See step  2 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  2 [08/2020 - 12/2021]

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

    See step  3 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  3 [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 

    See step  4 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  4 [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 

    See step  5 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  5 [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  8. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. 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.
      GTY865419Courtesy 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. except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/ Height Control Sensor:
      1. Engage the 7 clamps to install the differential carrier wire harness.
    7. except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/o Height Control Sensor:
      1. Engage the 6 clamps to install the differential carrier wire harness.
  10. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
      NOTE:
      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
  11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. INSTALL TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  15. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (except Torque Vectoring Differential) 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  16. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  17. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  18. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [11/2018 - ]

  20. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [08/2020 - 12/2021]

  21. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2019 - 06/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2020 - 08/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - 12/2021]