FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CONNECT FRONT LOWER NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM SUB-ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the front lower No. 1 suspension arm sub-assembly to the front lower ball joint assembly with the bolt and 2 nuts.

   Torque:

   75 N*m  { 765 kgf*cm, 55 ft.*lbf }

CONNECT TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the tie rod assembly LH to the steering knuckle with the nut.

   Torque:

   49 N*m  { 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf }

2. Install a new cotter pin.

   Note

   Further tighten the nut up to 60° if the holes for the cotter pin are not aligned.

INSTALL FRONT SPEED SENSOR

1. Install the front speed sensor and front flexible hose to the front shock absorber with the bolt and clamp.

   Torque:

   19 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

   Note

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

   Tech Tips

   Install the speed sensor harness bracket first and then the front flexible hose.

2. Install the front speed sensor to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

   Torque:

   8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

   Note

   Do not twist the front speed sensor when installing it.

INSTALL FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

1. Install the front stabilizer link assembly to the front shock absorber assembly with the nut.

   Torque:

   125 N*m  { 1275 kgf*cm, 92 ft.*lbf }

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a wrench to hold the stud bolt.

ADD HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

1. 

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   *1	Filler Nozzle
   *2	Filler Plug

   Add transaxle fluid until the fluid level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening.

   Note

   
   

   • Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

   • Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

   • Be sure to fully insert the filler nozzle into the filler plug opening.

   • Be sure to add fluid slowly. If fluid is added quickly, the fluid may hit internal parts and bounce back, resulting in fluid coming out of the filler plug opening.

   • Be sure to directly check that the transaxle fluid level is within the specified range.

   • Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may damage the hybrid transaxle.

   Reference
   3.7 liters (3.9 US qts, 3.2 Imp. qts)

2. After adding fluid, leave it for 30 seconds so that the fluid surface can become still again, and then check that the fluid level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening. (If the fluid level is too low, return to the Add Hybrid Transaxle Fluid procedure.)

   Note

   After adding fluid, make sure to check the fluid level.

INSPECT HYBRID TRANSAXLE FLUID

1. 

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   *1	Filler Plug

   Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, remove the filler plug and gasket.

2. Check that the fluid level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.197 in.) from the bottom lip of the filler plug opening. (If the fluid level is too low, return to the Add Hybrid Transaxle Fluid procedure.)

   Note

   
   

   • Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

   • Be sure to directly check that the transaxle fluid level is within the specified range.

   • Insufficient or excessive amounts of transaxle fluid may damage the hybrid transaxle.

   • If the fluid was replaced or fluid was added, make sure to recheck the fluid level after driving the vehicle.

3. Check for leaks if the quantity of transaxle fluid is low.

4. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the filler plug with a new gasket.

   Torque:

   39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }