REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT ASSEMBLY


    1. Secure the rear suspension support assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Install the rear suspension support assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly.

    3. Apply a few drops of adhesive to the threads of a new rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Adhesive
      Toyota Genuine Adhesive 1324, Three Bond 1324 or equivalent
    4. B007114C01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST and a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench, hold the rear shock absorber rod and tighten the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      SST
      09729-97202
      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Securely insert the 6 mm hexagon socket wrench into the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the rear support to rear shock absorber nut.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 40 mm (1.57 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.09 in.)):

        20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)

  2. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAP


    1. Install the rear shock absorber cap to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006ZRKC04
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the nut and plate washer.

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. B006Z5XC03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      B006Y8C Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using a jack and a wooden block, apply load to the suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Length (A)
      13 mm (0.512 in.)

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

  5. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      73 N*m  { 744 kgf*cm, 54 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.

  6. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006X1PN01

      Connect the rear shock absorber assembly to the vehicle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 41 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

  7. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. B006XKYC03
      *1 Rear Axle Carrier Pin
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
      *b Ball Joint Lock Nut Wrench
      *c Turn
      *d Hold

      Using a ball joint lock nut wrench fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149.75 mm (5.90 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

        91 N*m (928 kgf*cm, 67 ft.*lbf)

  8. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  9. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. for RH Side:

      Click here

  10. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (w/ Cover)


    1. for LH Side:

      Click here

  11. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)

    Click here

  12. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  13. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Click here

  14. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

    Parking assist monitor system

    Click here for Initialization

    Click here for Calibration
    Lighting system (EXT)

    Click here