Installation [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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   Matchmark

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   1. Align the matchmarks and install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.
      NOTE:

      • Do not damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter on the contact surfaces.
   2. Align the matchmarks on the rear drive shaft assembly and differential side gear shaft sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Do not damage the rear drive shaft inboard joint boot.

   3. Install the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

      Torque: 56 N.m (571 kgf/cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to INSTALLATION [03/2023 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15

1. Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

   1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
      NOTE:

      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
   2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, install the rear axle shaft nut while applying the brakes.

      Torque: 216 N.m (2203 kgf/cm, 159 ft.lbf) 

   3. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2022 - ]

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [12/2022 - 03/2023] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [03/2023 - ]

Refer to SIGNAL CHECK [12/2022 - ]