PROCEDURE
INSTALL HOLE PLUG
Install the 16 hole plugs to the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
The upper and lower hole plug shapes are different.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
| *a | View from Underneath |
| *b | 45° |
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Front of the Vehicle |
Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
Tech Tips
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Note
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
| *a | View from Underneath |
| *b | 45° |
|
Front of the Vehicle |
Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
Tech Tips
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
Note
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH
| *a | View from Underneath |
|
Front of the Vehicle |
Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
Tech Tips
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH.
Note
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH
| *a | View from Underneath |
| *b | 15° |
|
Front of the Vehicle |
Confirm the installation direction and temporarily install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
Install SST as shown in the illustration.
Note
Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
Tech Tips
Use SST with the "F" mark facing the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and rear suspension member rear body mount cushion RH.
Note
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is scratched, apply paint to the scratched areas of the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Remove SST from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER
Install the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
Install the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers to the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
Note
Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation has been completed.
| *a | Engine Lifter |
| *b | Attachment |
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Attachment placement location |
Install the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear lower suspension brace LH, rear lower suspension brace RH, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH, with the 8 bolts.
Lower the engine lifter.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH
INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
| *1 | Parking Brake Wire bracket |
Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with the bolt, nut and parking brake wire bracket.
Note
Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
INSTALL STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH
INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR DISC
Install the 2 rear discs.
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
STABILIZE SUSPENSION
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Install the rear upper control arm assembly LH (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM COVER LH
INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER LH
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
for 2AR-FE: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
INSTALL REAR WHEEL
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the bolt.
INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
for 2AR-FE: Click here
for 2GR-FKS: Click here
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Initialization of the headlight ECU sub-assembly LH.
INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM
INSPECT HEADLIGHT AIMING
for ALPHARD: Click here
for VELLFIRE: Click here