REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the lower bracket to the shock absorber.

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      *1 RETAINER
      *2 FRAME
      *3 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BRACKET

      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber and upper bracket with a new nut.

      Note

      Make sure the absorber retainer claw is securely inserted into the frame hole.

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      Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber with the bolt.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH


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      Temporarily install the lower side of the shock absorber with the bolt.

  3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


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      Temporarily install the lateral control rod with the nut and bolt.

  4. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the rear wheels.

      Torque:
      131 N*m  { 1336 kgf*cm, 97 ft.*lbf }

    2. Lower the vehicle.

    3. Press down on the vehicle several times to stabilize the suspension.

  5. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    SST
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    1. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      98 N*m  { 999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

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      Text in Illustration
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using SST, Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      53 N*m  { 540 kgf*cm, 39 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

      Tech Tips


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

      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 30 mm (1.181 in.)) + SST (fulcrum length of 200 mm (7.874 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 380 mm (14.961 in.)): 33 N*m (337 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf)

  6. TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH


    1. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      98 N*m  { 999 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

  7. CONNECT NO. 4 SUSPENSION CONTROL PRESSURE HOSE


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      Install the pressure hose with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      18 N*m  { 184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }

  8. TIGHTEN REAR LATERAL CONTROL ROD ASSEMBLY


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      Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Perform this procedure with all 4 wheels on the ground.

  9. INSTALL FUEL TANK


    1. for 1VD-FTV: Click here

    2. for 3UR-FE: Click here

  10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR


    1. Install the rear No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      5.0 N*m  { 51 kgf*cm, 44 in.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 1VD-FTV:

      w/ DPF: Click here

      w/o DPF: Click here

    2. for 3UR-FE: Click here

  12. BLEED AIR FROM SUSPENSION FLUID

    Click here

  13. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

    Click here

  14. INSPECT FOR SUSPENSION FLUID LEAK

    Click here

  15. CONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable with the bolt.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  16. CONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the No. 2 parking brake cable with the bolt.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 127 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }

  17. CONNECT REAR AXLE BREATHER HOSE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Connect the breather hose to the rear axle housing.

      Note

      Make sure the breather hose paint mark and claw of the clip are facing towards the front of the vehicle.