INSTALL HOLE PLUG
Install the 4 hole plugs.
Tech Tips
The upper and lower suspension member hole plug sizes are different.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Using SST, install a new rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
Note
Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST before use.
Temporarily install the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member in order to prevent it from tilting and install SST.
Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
Do not slant the bolts of SST.
Tighten the 2 bolts of SST equally into the 2 holes of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Using SST, install a new rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
Note
Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST before use.
Temporarily install the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion to the rear suspension member in order to prevent it from tilting and install SST.
Make sure that SST contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.
Do not slant the bolt of SST.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
Apply diluted liquid soap to the outside of a new rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
Note
Do not use grease or undiluted liquid soap. Doing so may cause the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion to slip out.
Tech Tips
A 20% liquid hand soap and water concentration is recommended.
Temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the center sleeve of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
Apply diluted liquid soap to the outside of a new rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Note
Do not use grease or undiluted liquid soap. Doing so may cause the rear suspension member body mounting cushion to slip out.
Tech Tips
A 20% liquid hand soap and water concentration is recommended.
Temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while confirming the installation direction.
Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Note
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.
Do not apply excessive pressure to the center sleeve of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for LH Side)
Install the rear suspension member rear upper stopper to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER
Raise the rear suspension member using a jack with wooden blocks.
Temporarily install the rear suspension member, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers and differential support member lower stoppers with the 8 bolts.
Fully tighten the 8 bolts.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION REAR LOWER MEMBER BRACE LH
Install the rear suspension rear lower member brace LH with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION REAR LOWER MEMBER BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Note
When temporarily installing the rear differential carrier assembly and fully tightening its bolts, do not misalign the differential mount cushion bolt holes or rear differential carrier assembly bolts.
Install the 2 upper rear differential mount stoppers to the rear differential carrier assembly.
Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a jack.
Note
Do not drop the differential carrier.
Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), temporarily install the rear differential carrier assembly to the suspension member with 3 new bolts.
Temporarily install the rear differential carrier assembly to the suspension member with 2 new bolts and 2 lower rear differential mount stoppers.
Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm) and torque wrench, tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Using a torque wrench, tighten the 2 bolts to the specified torque.
Note
Make sure to tighten the bolts after checking that the upper rear differential mount stopper and lower rear differential mount stopper are not misaligned or inclined.
Do not tilt the inner sleeve or distort rubber parts when fully tightening the differential mount stopper.
INSTALL HOLE SNAP RING (for LH Side)
Install a new hole snap ring.
INSTALL HOLE SNAP RING (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and a hammer.
Note
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot or oil seal.
Move the drive shaft assembly while keeping it level.
Tech Tips
It is possible to determine if the inboard joint shaft is properly engaged (the shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft, and the snap ring is engaged in the pinion gear) based on the sound or feeling when the shaft is driven in.
Install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle carrier.
Note
Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.
INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
Insert the rear stabilizer bar between the rear suspension member and exhaust tail pipe assembly so that the indication mark on the rear stabilizer bar is on the right of the vehicle.
Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings and the 2 rear stabilizer brackets.
Note
Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the rear of the vehicle.
Install the rear stabilizer bar with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly to the suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
Engage the clamp and connect the connector.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt, nut (C), and washer.
Temporarily install the stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut (B).
Tech Tips
Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.
Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt (A) and nut.
Note
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH
Connect the rear drive shaft assembly and to the rear axle assembly.
INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Temporarily tighten the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.
Note
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Tech Tips
Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and temporarily tighten the bolt.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the RH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt, nut, and washer.
Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt, nut, and washer.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Insert the stud of the rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
Temporarily install the rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt, nut, and washer.
Tech Tips
Push the axle carrier downward.
Temporarily tighten the nut.
Install a new nut and fully tighten the nut.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Install the toe control link sub-assembly and insert the toe adjust cam from the front of the vehicle. Then, install the toe adjust plate and temporarily tighten the nut.
Note
Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and toe adjust plate.
Tech Tips
Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.
Install the toe control link sub-assembly with a new nut.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
Note
Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.
Tech Tips
Fully tighten the bolts after stabilizing the suspension.
TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the parking brake equalizer.
Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the body with the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.
INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH
Install the rear speed sensor with the bolt A and bolt B.
Note
Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.
Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.
INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DISC (for LH Side)
Align matchmarks of the rear disc and rear axle hub, and install the rear disc.
Note
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the rear disc has minimal runout.
INSTALL REAR DISC (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
Install the rear disc brake cylinder assembly to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.
Note
Do not twist the brake hose.
Make sure that the bolts are free from damage and foreign matter.
Do not overtighten the bolts.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH
Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and axle hub nut using a non-residue solvent.
Note
Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.
Install a new rear axle shaft nut.
Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.
INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.
| Grease |
|---|
| Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2 |
Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.
Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Note
Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Tech Tips
The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.
Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.
Note
Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushings.
Tech Tips
The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.
Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing set bolts with the adjusting center support bearing washers.
Tech Tips
Reuse any removed adjusting washers.
FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY
Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in the illustration.
| (A) |
|---|
| 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) |
Check that the center line of the bracket is perpendicular to the shaft axial direction.
Tighten the 2 bolts.
Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.
Tech Tips
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 345 mm (13.6 in.).
Use 2 of the same SST.
INSPECT AND ADJUST BOTH NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLES
Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.
Turn the propeller shaft several times by hand to stabilize the center support bearing.
Check both the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.
Using SST, measure the installation angle of the intermediate shaft and propeller shaft.
Tech Tips
The SST should be set directly on the bottom of the shaft.
Using SST, measure the installation angle of the differential.
Tech Tips
Measure the installation angle by placing SST in the positions shown in the illustration.
Calculate the No. 2 joint angle.
| No. 2 joint angle |
|---|
| A - B = -0°19' to -1°19' |
| A |
|---|
| Intermediate shaft installation angle |
| B |
|---|
| Propeller shaft installation angle |
Calculate the No. 3 joint angle.
| No. 3 joint angle |
|---|
| B - C = 1°07' to 2°07' |
| B |
|---|
| Propeller shaft installation angle |
| C |
|---|
| Differential installation angle |
Tech Tips
If the measured angle is not within the specified range, adjust it with the center support bearing washers.
Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.
Select the center support bearing washers for adjustment.
| Thickness mm (in.) |
|---|
| 2.0 (0.0787) |
| 4.5 (0.1772) |
| 6.5 (0.2559) |
| 9.0 (0.3543) |
| 11.0 (0.4331) |
Note
The 2 washers should be the same thickness.
INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH
Install the outside air guide plate RH with the 4 nuts.
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR
Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 4 nuts and 2 bolts.
INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Install 2 new gaskets to the exhaust manifold RH and exhaust manifold LH.
Install the front exhaust pipe assembly with 4 new bolts and 4 new nuts.
CONNECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
Rotate the heated oxygen sensors 4 times counterclockwise, and then install them to the front exhaust pipe assembly by hand.
Using SST, tighten the 2 heated oxygen sensors.
Tech Tips
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the fulcrum length is not as specified, calculate the torque value based on the specification for when SST is not used Click here.
Make sure that SST and the wrench are connected in a straight line.
Connect the 2 grommets to the floor panel.
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Using a vernier caliper, measure the free length of the compression springs.
| Minimum length |
|---|
| 41.5 mm (1.634 in.) |
If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.
Fully insert a new gasket to the front exhaust pipe assembly.
Using a plastic hammer and wooden block, tap in the new gasket until its surface is flush with the front exhaust pipe assembly.
Note
Be sure to install the gasket in the correct direction.
Do not reuse the gasket.
Do not damage the gasket.
Do not push in the gasket by using the exhaust pipe when connecting it.
Connect the tail exhaust pipe assembly to the 6 exhaust pipe supports.
Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.
ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
Add oil.
| Capacity |
|---|
| 1.3 to 1.4 liters (1.4 to 1.5 US qts, 1.1 to 1.2 Imp. qts) |
| Oil grade |
|---|
| Toyota genuine differential gear oil LX 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent |
Check the oil level.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.
Note
After replacing the oil, recheck the oil level after driving.
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE
Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE
Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 6 clips and 3 grommets.
INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips and 3 grommets.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
Install the rear wheels.
Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
Remove the rear wheels.
Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Fully tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.
Note
Check that the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and toe adjust plate are aligned.
FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Fully tighten the nut.
Using a ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the nut.
Note
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 in.).
Use the recommended ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm).
This torque value is effective when the ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm) is parallel to the torque wrench.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
Using a ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the nut.
Note
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 425 mm (16.73 in.).
Use the recommended ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm).
This torque value is effective when the ball joint lock nut wrench (19 mm) is parallel to the torque wrench.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Fully tighten the 2 bolts.
Note
Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Fully tighten the bolt (A).
Note
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Fully tighten the bolt (B).
Note
Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
Fully tighten the nut (C).
Fully tighten the nut (D).
FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Install the No. 2 differential support protector with the 2 nuts.
INSTALL NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the No. 2 differential support protector.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE AND PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.
Completely release the parking brake pedal.
Loosen the lock nut and No. 1 wire adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
Remove the rear wheel.
Temporarily install the hub nuts.
Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug.
Turn the shoe adjuster and expand the shoe until the disc locks.
Turn and contract the shoe adjuster until the disc can rotate smoothly.
| Standard |
|---|
| Return 7 notches. |
Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.
Install the shoe adjusting hole plug.
Turn the adjusting nut until the parking brake pedal travel is corrected to be within the specified range.
| Parking brake pedal travel |
|---|
| 7 to 9 notches at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.5 lbf) |
Using a wrench or an equivalent tool, hold the adjusting nut and tighten the lock nut.
Operate the parking brake pedal 3 to 4 times, and check the parking brake pedal travel.
Check that there is no brake drag against the shoe.
Remove the hub nuts.
Install the rear wheel.
Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly Click here.
INSTALL REAR WHEELS
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING