REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER


    1. A0041EW

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

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


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

    2. Temporarily tighten the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt and nut.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      Tech Tips

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

  3. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT


    1. A0040L7E03
      Text in Illustration
      *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 NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER CUSHION WASHER


    1. A0040A5

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

      Text in Illustration
      A00407B Upper Side
      A00438M Lower Side
      Adhesive
      Toyota genuine adhesive 1324, three bond 1324 or equivalent

    2. Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer in the correct direction.

    3. A00411G

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

      Torque:
      25 N*m  { 255 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Securely insert the hexagon wrench to 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 Click here.

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


    1. Install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly to the rear axle beam assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.0 N*m  { 82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE SERVICE HOLE COVER


    1. Engage the 2 guides.

    2. Engage the claw to install the deck trim side service hole cover.

  7. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  8. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Lower the vehicle.

    2. Bounce the vehicle up and down several times to stabilize the suspension.

  9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0041QG

      Fully tighten the bolt.

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

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  10. INITIALIZE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL

    Click here

  11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

    Click here