REAR SHOCK ABSORBER(for Double Wishbone Type Suspension) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Insert the upper end of the rear shock absorber assembly with rear No. 1 spring bumper into the vehicle body.

    2. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      Tech Tips

      Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. A01T8FZC02
      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      Install the rear suspension support.

      Note

      Make sure that the rear suspension support is correctly installed as shown in the illustration.

  4. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION RETAINER


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      A01TCE3 Upper Side
      A01TBGJ Lower Side

      Install the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear shock absorber cushion retainer in the correct direction.

    2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to the threads of a new nut.

      Adhesive
      Toyota genuine adhesive 1324, three bond 1324 or equivalent

    3. Using a union nut wrench, fully tighten the lock nut while holding the rod of the rear shock absorber assembly with a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench.

      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 nut.

      • Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench.

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  5. INSTALL REAR ABSORBER CAP


    1. Engage the 2 claws to install the rear absorber cap.

  6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      A01TCKT Wooden block placement location

      Using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to keep it level so that the suspension is positioned at the final tightening position.

      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.

      Tech Tips

      If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned at the final tightening position even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.

  7. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully tighten the rear shock absorber assembly bolt.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      • Make sure that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly remains level when fully tightening the bolt.

  8. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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