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Installation [06/2020 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL HOLE PLUG 
    1. Install the 6 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

      GTY857925Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 
    1. Using SST, install a new differential mount cushion.
      • SST: 09316-12010 
      • SST: 09570-24011 
      GTY865864Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Rear Suspension Member Sub-assembly - -
      *a -3° to 3° *b 3.1 to 4.1 mm (0.1220 to 0.1614 in.)
      *c Protrusion *d Turn
      *e Hold - -
      Turning Direction Front of Vehicle
      SST Bolt Position - -
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the differential mount cushion is aligned within 3° from the center.
      • Install the differential mount cushion so that the protrusion is positioned as shown in the illustration.
      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
      • Before using SST, apply grease to SST bolt.
      • Temporarily install the differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member sub-assembly in order to prevent it from tilting, and then install SST.
      • Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the differential mount cushion.
      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.
  3. 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.
      GTY973266Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  4. 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.
      GTY973220Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  5. 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.
      GTY973269Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  6. 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.
      GTY973277Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *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.
  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 TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  10. CONNECT WIRE HARNESS 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

  11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    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. 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.
      GTY854390Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location
    3. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle.
    4. 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) 

    5. Connect the ground wire with the bolts.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    6. Engage the 7 clamps to install the wire harness.
    7. Install the bolt.

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

  12. INSTALL FLOOR UNDER WIRE 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    1. Install the HV floor under wire to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the connector is fully engaged.
      • Do not damage the terminals, interlock connector or rear traction motor with transaxle assembly during installation.
      • Do not touch the waterproof seal or terminals of the connector.
      • Do not allow any foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      • Although the connector may feel loose, this is not due to a malfunction.
      GTY975605Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Waterproof Seal
    2. Engage the clamp.
      GTY975234Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  13. INSTALL MAIN MUFFLER HEAT INSULATOR 

    See step  11

  14. 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.
  15. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

    See step  2

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

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - ]

  19. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - ] 

  21. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 

    See step  4

  22. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    See step  7

  23. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  24. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER 
    1. Install the No. 1 floor under cover to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 3 bolts and 3 clips.

      Bolt 

      Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf/cm, 66 in.lbf) 

  25. INSTALL SERVICE PLUG GRIP 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - 10/2022] , or refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

  26. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [06/2020 - ]

  27. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    Refer to ADJUSTMENT [06/2020 - ]

  28. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 

    Refer to WORK PROCEDURE [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to WORK PROCEDURE [10/2022 - ]

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