Rear Trailing Arm Installation

Temporarily install the trailing arm with the 3 bolts and nut to the axle carrier and suspension arm bracket.

HINT:

While fixing the nut in place, tighten the bolt.

Connect the cable to the backing plate and parking brake shoe lever.

1. Pass the cable through the backing plate, and then connect the cable to the lever.
   





2. Install the cable to the backing plate with the bolt.
   

   Torque:

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

   
   
   
   
   
   

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled F) to the trailing arm.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled E) to the rear suspension crossmember.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled D) to the crossmember.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the clamp and clamp bolt (labeled C) to the body.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Install the casing cap and casing cap bolt (labeled B) to the body.

Torque:

6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

NOTICE:

Securely install the casing cap.

Install the cable clamp (labeled A) to the body.

NOTICE:

Securely install the clamp.

Tighten the 3 bolts and nut.

Torque:

200 N*m{2039 kgf*cm, 148 ft.*lbf} for axle carrier

150 N*m{1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf} for suspension arm bracket

Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment (RAV4_ACA30 RM00000227X006X.html).