REAR SHOCK ABSORBER 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 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. A005CMUE03
      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. A005D95

      Install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer.

      Text in Illustration
      A005EL2 Upper Side
      A005CQU Lower Side

      Note

      Be sure to install the rear No. 1 shock absorber cushion washer 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 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 DECK SIDE TRIM COVER


    1. Engage the 6 claws to install the deck side trim cover.

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

    Click here

  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. A005DXH

      Fully tighten the bolt.

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

      Note


      • Since the stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • The final torque must be applied under the standard vehicle height conditions.

  10. INITIALIZE HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here

  11. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here