REAR AXLE CARRIER(for AWD) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B007YGZ

      Secure the rear axle carrier sub-assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    3. B007YU1N04

      Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer and nut (A).

      Note

      Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.

    4. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note


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

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

    5. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt (C) and nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

      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.

    6. Install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly with the 2 bolts (D).

      Torque:
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

    7. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  2. INSTALL REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

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  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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  4. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. B007XCU

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear trailing arm assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

    2. B00805S

      Install the rear speed sensor to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Do not twist the rear speed sensor when installing it.

  5. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY


    1. B007XWWN01

      Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt (A)
      15 N*m  { 153 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt (B)
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

  6. INSTALL REAR DISC

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  7. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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  8. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Install the rear flexible hose to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.8 N*m  { 192 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.

      Note


      • Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.

      • Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.

    2. Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque:
      294 N*m  { 2998 kgf*cm, 217 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from rotating.

    3. B007WRU

      Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  11. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut.

      Torque:
      145 N*m  { 1479 kgf*cm, 107 ft.*lbf }

  12. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  13. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  14. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  15. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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  16. PERFORM INITIALIZATION


    • Intelligent clearance sonar system

    • LEXUS parking assist-sensor system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

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    Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here

    Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here

    Panoramic view monitor system

    for Initialization: Click here

    for Calibration: Click here


    • Adaptive high beam system

    • Automatic headlight beam level control system

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