REMOVE REAR WHEEL

REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL

REMOVE FLOOR UNDER COVER

REMOVE REAR NO. 1 FLOOR PANEL BRACE

REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE

DISCONNECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR

REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR

SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

SEPARATE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR SHAFT OIL SEAL

INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL NO. 2 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

INSTALL TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR

INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

STABILIZE SUSPENSION

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

FULLY TIGHTEN NO. 2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY

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

ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

INSTALL REAR WHEEL

INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE

INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector from the suspension member brace.

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

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

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

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

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

Remove the 4 bolts and rear No. 1 floor panel brace.

Remove the 4 bolts and front center floor brace.

Using SST, remove the air fuel ratio sensor.

• SST
• 09224-00010

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 compression springs, front exhaust pipe assembly and 2 gaskets.

Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly.

Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH.

Remove the 3 bolts and disengage the 2 clamps and No. 3 parking brake cable assembly LH.

Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly LH from the parking brake equalizer.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the load sensing valve sensor bracket and stabilizer link assembly.

Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

• SST
• 09930-00010

• NOTICE:

• Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the threads of the drive shaft may be damaged.

While depressing the brake pedal, remove the axle shaft nut.

Remove the 2 bolts, and disconnect the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

• NOTICE:

• Use wire or equivalent to prevent the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

Remove the No.1 caliper plates from the brake caliper.

Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the speed sensor from the axle carrier.

• NOTICE:

Remove the nut from the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear.

Using SST, separate the No. 2 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

• SST
• 09628-00011

• NOTICE:

Jack up the rear axle assembly so that the bolt on the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear can be removed.

• HINT:

• Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage to the rear axle carrier.

Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and separate the No. 1 upper control arm assembly rear from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 1 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

• NOTICE:

• Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

• NOTICE:

• Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

Remove the nut from the toe control link sub-assembly.

Using SST, separate the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

• SST
• 09628-00011

• NOTICE:

Using a plastic hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle assembly.

• NOTICE:

Using SST, remove the rear drive shaft assembly.

• SST
• 09520-01010
  09520-24010(09520-32040)

• NOTICE:

Using SST, remove the oil seal.

• SST
• 09308-10010

Using SST and a hammer, install a new oil seal.

• SST
• 09223-15030
  09950-70010(09951-07200)

• Oil seal installation depth:
• -0.5 to 0.5 mm (-0.020 to 0.020 in.)

Apply MP grease to the oil seal lip.

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 stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the No. 2 rear suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

• Torque:
• 27 N*m{ 275 kgf*cm, 20 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:

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:

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.

Fully tighten the No. 1 rear upper control arm assembly with the nut.

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

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.

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}

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.