INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LOWER LH

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LOWER RH

CONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

INSTALL NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH

INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

STABILIZE SUSPENSION

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH

INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 CENTER SUPPORT BEARING ASSEMBLY

INSPECT AND ADJUST BOTH NO. 2 AND NO. 3 JOINT ANGLES

INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 FLOOR HEAT INSULATOR

INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR GUIDE PLATE RH

INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR

INSTALL FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE

INSTALL FLOOR UNDER COVER

INSTALL STABILIZER BAR REAR

ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

INSTALL NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

INSTALL REAR WHEEL

INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE

CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), temporarily install the differential carrier to the suspension member with 3 new bolts (A).

Install the 2 rear upper differential mount stoppers and 2 rear lower differential mount stoppers. Temporarily install the rear differential carrier to the suspension member with 2 new bolts (B).

Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm) and torque wrench, tighten the 3 bolts (A) to the specified torque.

• Torque:
• 142 N*m{ 1,450 kgf*cm, 105 ft.*lbf}

Using a torque wrench, tighten the 2 bolts (B) to the specified torque.

• Torque:
• 95 N*m{ 970 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Do not tilt the inner tube and rubber parts when fully tightening the differential mount stopper.

Support the rear suspension member along with the differential using a jack.

• HINT:

• Install the rear suspension member along with the rear differential carrier assembly.

Install the 2 rear suspension member stoppers and 2 differential support member stoppers to the rear suspension member.

Install the rear suspension member along with the rear suspension member stopper lower with the 8 bolts.

• Torque:
• Bolt (A):
• 127 N*m{ 1,300 kgf*cm, 94 ft.*lbf}
• Bolt (B):
• 19 N*m{ 195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the suspension member brace lower LH with the 4 bolts.

• Torque:
• 19 N*m{ 195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the suspension member brace lower RH with the 4 bolts.

• Torque:
• 19 N*m{ 195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the clamp to the rear suspension member.

Connect the height control sensor connector.

Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.

Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.

Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.

• NOTICE:

• HINT:

• It is possible to determine if the inboard joint shaft is properly engaged (the shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft, and the snap ring is engaged in the pinion gear) based on the sound or feeling when the shaft is driven in.

Install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle carrier.

• NOTICE:

• Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

Install the rear drive shaft assembly and rear axle assembly.

Install the No. 2 rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new nut.

• Torque:
• 70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf}

Temporarily tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt, washer and nut.

• HINT:

• Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

Temporarily tighten the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

• HINT:

• Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

Temporarily tighten the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

• HINT:

• Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

Install the toe control link sub-assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new nut.

• Torque:
• 70 N*m{ 714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf}

Install the speed sensor to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.

• Torque:
• Bolt (A):
• 8.5 N*m{ 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf}
• Bolt (B):
• 6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.

Install the rear disc brake caliper assembly and No. 1 caliper plates with the 2 bolts.

• Torque:
• 54 N*m{ 551 kgf*cm, 40 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

Install a new axle shaft nut.

• Torque:
• 290 N*m{ 2,957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf}

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

Install the rear wheels.

Lower the vehicle to the ground. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

Remove the rear wheels.

Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

Temporarily tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt, washer and nut.

• HINT:

• Install the bolt from the rear side of the vehicle and lightly tighten the bolt.

Fully tighten the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

• Torque:
• 95 N*m{ 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Fully tighten the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

• Torque:
• 161 N*m{ 1,642 kgf*cm, 119 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Fully tighten the bolt that holds the rear shock absorber with coil spring.

• Torque:
• 110 N*m{ 1,120 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Connect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the parking brake equalizer.

Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly to the body with the 3 bolts and 2 clamps.

• Torque:
• Bolt (A):
• 6.0 N*m{ 61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}
• Bolt (B):
• 19 N*m{ 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the rear suspension member brace LH with the 2 bolts.

• Torque:
• 50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf}

Apply grease to the flexible coupling centering bushings.

• Grease:
• Molybdenum disulphide lithium base NLGI No. 2 or equivalent

Align the matchmarks on the transmission companion flange and flexible coupling.

Install and tighten the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

• Torque:
• 79 N*m{ 805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushing.

• HINT:

• The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

Align the matchmarks on the differential companion flange and flexible coupling.

Install and torque the 3 bolts, 3 washers and 3 nuts.

• Torque:
• 79 N*m{ 805 kgf*cm, 58 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• Be careful not to damage the flexible coupling centering bushing.

• HINT:

• The bolts should be installed from the propeller shaft side.

Temporarily install the 2 center support bearing washers, 2 bolts and 2 center support bearing dampers.

• NOTICE:

• Install the center support bearing damper with the pink area facing downwards.

Adjust the dimension between the edge surface of the center support bearing and the edge surface of the cushion to 11.5 to 13.5 mm (0.4528 to 0.5315 in.) respectively as shown in the illustration.

Check that the center line of the bracket is perpendicular to the shaft axial direction.

Tighten the 2 bolts.

• Torque:
• 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Using SST, tighten the adjusting nut.

• SST
• 09922-10010

• Torque:
• When not using SST:
• 69 N*m{ 700 kgf*cm, 51 ft.*lbf}
• When using SST:
• 51 N*m{ 520 kgf*cm, 38 ft.*lbf}

• HINT:

Stabilize the propeller shaft and differential.

Check both the No. 2 and No. 3 joint angles.

Adjust the No. 2 joint angle.

Install the front No. 1 floor heat insulator with the 4 nuts.

• Torque:
• 5.4 N*m{ 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Install the outside air guide plate RH with the 4 nuts.

• Torque:
• 5.4 N*m{ 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Install the tail exhaust pipe assembly with the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

Using vernier calipers, measure the free length of the compression springs.

• Minimum length:
• 38.5 mm (1.516 in.)

If the free length is less than the minimum, replace the compression spring.

Fully insert 2 new gaskets to the exhaust manifold converter and front exhaust pipe assembly by hand.

• NOTICE:

Install the front exhaust pipe assembly.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

• Torque:
• 43 N*m{ 439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• After installation, check that the clearance is almost the same at any point between the flanges of the tail exhaust pipe assembly and front exhaust pipe assembly.

Install the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

• Torque:
• 43 N*m{ 439 kgf*cm, 32 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• After installation, check that the clearance is almost the same at any point between the flanges of the exhaust manifold converter and front exhaust pipe assembly.

Before installing the air fuel ratio sensor, twist the sensor wire counterclockwise 4 turns.

Using SST, install the air fuel ratio sensor to the front exhaust pipe.

• SST
• 09224-00010

• Torque:
• 44 N*m{ 449 kgf*cm, 33 ft.*lbf}

Install the front center floor brace with the 4 bolts.

• Torque:
• 7.4 N*m{ 75 kgf*cm, 65 in.*lbf}

Install the rear No. 1 floor panel brace with the 4 bolts.

• Torque:
• 19 N*m{ 195 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf}

Install the No. 1 floor under cover and No. 2 floor under cover.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Add oil.

• Capacity:
• 1.30 to 1.40 litter (1.37 to 1.48 US qts, 1.14 to 1.23 lmp. qts)

• Oil grade:
• Toyota genuine differential synthetic gear oil API GL-5 SAE 75W-85 or equivalent

• Torque:
• 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

• NOTICE:

• After replacing the oil, drive the vehicle and recheck the oil level.

Check the oil level.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug with a new gasket.

Stop the vehicle on a level place.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.

Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.

• NOTICE:

Check for oil leakage if the oil level is low.

Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.

• Torque:
• 49 N*m{ 500 kgf*cm, 36 ft.*lbf}

Install the No. 2 differential support protector to the rear suspension member brace with the 2 nuts.

• Torque:
• 5.4 N*m{ 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf}

Pull firmly on the parking brake lever.

Release the parking brake lock, and return the parking brake lever to its off position.

Slowly pull the parking brake lever all the way up, and count the number of clicks.

• Parking brake lever travel:
• 4 to 6 notches at 200 N (20 kgf, 45 lbf)

Depress the parking brake lever. Hold the No. 1 wire adjusting nut using a wrench and loosen the lock nut.

Release the parking brake lever.

Turn the No. 1 wire adjusting nut until the parking brake lever travel meets the above specification.

Hold the No. 1 wire adjusting nut using a wrench or equivalent tool and tighten the lock nut.

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

Count the number of clicks after depressing and releasing the parking brake lever 3 or 4 times.

Check whether the parking brake drags or not.

When operating the parking brake lever, check that the parking brake indicator light comes on.