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Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Installation

  1. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring to the rear axle beam. Place the spacer and temporarily tighten the nut.
      Fig 1: Installing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring To Rear Axle Beam
      G04474447Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side) to the vehicle by slowly raising the rear axle beam on a jack. Insert a wooden block between the jack and the rear axle beam to prevent damage.
      NOTE:
      • Do not raise the rear axle beam more than necessary.
      • Securely insert the rear spring front bracket stud bolt into the vehicle.
    3. Tighten the bolt and 2 nuts of the rear shock absorber with coil spring (upper side).

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Installing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring (Upper Side) To Vehicle
      G04474448Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 
    1. Install the rear wheel.

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

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    1. After lowering the vehicle, bounce the vehicle up and down to stabilize the rear suspension.
  4. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING 
    1. Tighten the rear shock absorber with coil spring (lower side) installation nut.

      Torque: 80 N*m (816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Ensure the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
      Fig 3: Tightening Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring (Lower Side) Installation Nut
      G04474449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL BATTERY CARRIER BRACKET (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  6. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  7. INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX LH 
  8. INSTALL REAR NO. 4 FLOOR BOARD 
  9. INSTALL REAR SIDE SEATBACK FRAME LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 FLOOR BOARD (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  11. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  12. INSTALL TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY 
  13. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
  14. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX 
  15. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD 
  16. INSPECT REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 
    1. Inspect the rear wheel alignment (see REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).
  17. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform the initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.