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Toe Control Link: Installation

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  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK
    1. Install the toe control link, and insert the toe adjust cam from the front of the vehicle. Then, install the toe adjust plate No.2 and temporarily tighten the nut.
      Fig 1: Identifying Toe Control Link
      G04029437Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and rear suspension toe adjust plate No.2.
    2. Install the rear suspension toe control link with a new nut.

      Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Toe Control Link And Nut
      G04029438Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
    1. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply load to the rear suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Suspension
      G04047442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK
    1. Fully tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Check that matchmarks on the rear suspension member and rear suspension toe adjust plate No.2 are aligned.
    2. Install the skid control sensor wire with the bolt.
    3. Connect the skid control sensor connector.
  4. INSTALL REAR TIRE

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

  5. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

    (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  )

  6. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT (ADJUSTMENT )
  7. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (ADJUSTMENT )
  8. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION (ADJUSTMENT )
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Suspension Member Side Tightening Nut
    G04029440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (ADJUSTMENT )