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Rear Strut Rod: Installation

  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD 
    1. Install the rear strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
      NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Strut Rod
      G04977758Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Support the rear axle carrier.
      Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle Carrier With Wooden Block
      G04977755Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the rear strut rod (inner side) with the bolt and nut.
      Fig 3: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Strut Rod
      G04977664Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    NOTE: When temporarily tightening the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    1. Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the rear suspension No. 1 arm (inner side of vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
      Fig 4: Placing Wooden Block
      G04977761Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD 
    1. Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 113 N*m (1,152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Tightening Bolt
      G04977762Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 113 N*m (1,152 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Tightening Bolt
      G04977756Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. CONNECT PARKING BRAKE NO. 3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the parking brake No. 3 cable assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 7: Locating Parking Brake No. 3 Cable Assembly With Bolt
      G04977754Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)