REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) INSTALLATION


  1. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for LH Side)


    1. A017FIK

      Install the stud bolt.

      Torque:
      17 N*m  { 173 kgf*cm, 12 ft.*lbf }

  2. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  3. INSTALL HOLE PLUG


    1. A017F5S

      Install the hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      There are two sizes of hole plugs.

  4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A017FEO

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      A017G00E01
      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09502-12010
      09515-30010

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A017DY9

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH


    1. A017CZ2

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      A017CDFE01
      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09502-12010
      09515-30010

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A017DY9

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion RH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

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


    1. A017FXL

      Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the position shown in the illustration.

    2. Using SST and a press, install the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      A017D6TE01
      SST
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )
      09950-60020   ( 09951-00890 )
      09502-12010
      09515-30010

      Tech Tips

      Slowly press in the mounting cushion.

    3. A017DY9

      While observing from the side, press in the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion (LH side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not press the rear suspension member excessively, or it will easily deform.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER


    1. A017EHR

      Set the jack and wooden blocks below the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

    2. A017E0O

      Set the rear suspension member onto the jack as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      When removing the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

    3. A017BWK

      Raise the rear suspension member with a jack.

    4. Install the rear suspension member and the rear lower suspension member stoppers LH and RH with the 4 nuts.

      A017BIQE01
      Torque:
      Nut A
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }
      Nut B
      38 N*m  { 387 kgf*cm, 28 ft.*lbf }

    5. Install the rear suspension member and the rear lower suspension member stoppers with the 2 bolts.

      A017BFSE02
      Torque:
      55 N*m  { 561 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear lower suspension member stopper in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

  9. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE CLAMP BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A017BOP

      Install the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly with the 3 bolts.

    2. A017DFC

      Install the exhaust pipe clamp to the exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly.

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

    A017BXCE01

    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt.

      Note

      Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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

    A017E7XE01

    1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt.

      Note

      Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle.

    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and the nut.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. A017FEHE01

      Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block underneath to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear No. 1 suspension arm (inner side) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle carrier subassembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note

      Do not bend the brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips


      • If the rear drive shaft assembly cannot be positioned horizontally as shown in the illustration even when the rear axle carrier subassembly is jacked up, apply additional load to the vehicle such as by having a person sit in the rear seat.

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

  15. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017BBZE01

      Using SST and a socket wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      without SST
      120 N*m  { 1223 kgf*cm, 88 ft.*lbf }
      with SST
      89 N*m  { 904 kgf*cm, 65 ft.*lbf }
      SST
      09961-00950

      Note


      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 in.).

      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

    2. A017CNY

      Fully tighten the bolt

      Torque:
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  16. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  17. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A017GBDE02

    1. Fully tighten the bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      120 N*m  { 1223 kgf*cm, 88 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      112 N*m  { 1141 kgf*cm, 82 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, fully tighten the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under standard vehicle height conditions.

  18. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  19. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A017FV0E01

      Install the rear stabilizer bar with the 4 bolts.

      Torque:
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  20. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017FMRE02

      Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  21. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  22. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  23. INSTALL SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER

  24. INSTALL SPARE TIRE

  25. INSTALL LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER

  26. INSTALL DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

  27. INSTALL REAR MAT


    1. A017F51

      Install the rear mat.

  28. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. Install the tonneau cover assembly.

  29. INSTALL NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. A017D36

      Engage the 2 guides and install the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  30. INSTALL NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. A017F31

      Engage the 2 guides and install the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  31. INSTALL DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CPI

      Install the deck board assembly.

  32. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    Tech Tips

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