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Rear Axle Hub: Installation

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  1. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 
      Fig 1: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Nuts
      G04950030Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the parking brake plate, cable support bracket and parking brake anchor block to the rear axle carrier with the 2 nuts.

      Torque: 76 N*m (775 kgf*cm, 56 ft.*lbf) 

    2. Hold the axle hub and bearing in a vise between aluminum plates.
      NOTE: Do not overtighten the vise.
    3. Install the axle hub and bearing to the rear axle carrier with the 4 bolts.

      Torque: 97 N*m (989 kgf*cm, 72 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Bolts
      G04944069Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 WHEEL BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR LH 
      Fig 3: Identifying No. 1 Bearing Dust Deflector To Rear Axle Carrier
      G04944073Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Using SST and a hammer, install the No. 1 bearing dust deflector to the rear axle carrier.

      SST 09950-70010 (09951 -07150), 09951 -01000 

      HINT:

      Align the hole for the speed sensor in the No. 1 bearing dust deflector with the rear axle carrier.

  3. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Engage the spline part of the rear axle carrier to the spline part of the driver shaft assembly.
    2. Using a jack, lift up the rear axle carrier, and align the installation positions of each arm.
      NOTE: Place a wooden block between the jack and rear axle carrier to prevent damage.
  4. TEMPORARILY CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil suspension)  (See INSPECTION )
  5. TEMPORARILY CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air suspension)  (See INSPECTION )
  6. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque: 160 N*m (1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft/lbf) 

      Fig 4: Locating Rear Upper No. 1 Control Arm Assembly Nut
      G04949500Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. CONNECT REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the control arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque: 160 N*m (1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 5: Locating Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm Assembly Nut
      G04949502Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Connect the control link with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque: 118 N*m (1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Control Link With Nut
      G04944076Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the stud of the suspension arm, and temporarily install a washer, nut and the bolt to the axle carrier.
      Fig 7: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut
      G04949506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Temporarily install the No. 2 suspension arm with the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension attachment and nut to the suspension member.
      Fig 8: Locating No. 2 Suspension Toe Adjust Plate
      G04944078Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
      Fig 9: Locating Suspension Arm With Nut
      G04949514Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the suspension arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque: 118 N*m (1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf) 

  11. APPLY HIGH TEMPERATURE GREASE  (See REASSEMBLY )
  12. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE LEVER LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  13. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  14. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  15. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING SCREW SET LH  (See REASSEMBLY )
  16. INSTALL NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See REASSEMBLY )
  17. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE SHOE RETURN TENSION SPRING  (See REASSEMBLY )
  18. CHECK PARKING BRAKE INSTALLATION  (See REASSEMBLY )
  19. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Install a new rear axle shaft nut.

      Torque: 290 N*m (2957 kgf*cm, 214 ft.*lbf) 

  20. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB BEARING LOOSENESS (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  21. INSPECT REAR AXLE HUB RUNOUT (See  ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION   ) 
  22. INSTALL REAR DISC  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  24. CONNECT SPEED SENSOR REAR LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. CONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
      Fig 10: Locating Rear Disc Brake Caliper Assembly Bolts
      G04944060Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Connect the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with new 2 bolts.

      Torque: 86 N*m (877 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Do not twist the flexible hose.
      • Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.
      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the rear axle carrier is made of aluminum.
  26. STAKE REAR AXLE SHAFT LH NUT 
    1. Using a chisel and a hammer, stake the axle shaft nut.
      Fig 11: Tapping Axle Shaft Nut
      G04944081Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  27. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET 
    1. Install the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the toe control link sub-assembly with the bolt.

      Torque: 3.6 to 6.9 N*m (37 to 70 kgf*cm, 32 to 61 in.*lbf) 

  28. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Coil Suspension)  (See INSTALLATION )
  29. STABILIZE SUSPENSION (for Air Suspension)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 12: Locating Load Sensing Valve Sensor Bracket
    G04944057Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  30. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Coil suspension)  (See INSTALLATION )
  31. CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (for Air suspension)  (See INSTALLATION )
  32. CONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Then install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut.

      Torque: 26 N*m (265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 13: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Nut
      G04949531Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  33. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.

      Torque: 150 N*m (1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 14: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Nut
      G04949507Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Tighten the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

      Torque: 225 N*m (2294 kgf cm, 166 ft.*lbf) 

  34. INSTALL REAR WHEEL 

    Torque: 140 N*m (1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf) 

  35. PERFORM PARKING BRAKE SHOE BEDDING 
    1. Perform parking brake shoe bedding (PB-2).
  36. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 15: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Nut
    G04949506Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  37. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL 
    1. Check the speed sensor signal (BC-46).
  38. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  39. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (Using a screen)  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  40. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  41. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT  (See ADJUSTMENT )
  42. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA 
    1. Adjust the object recognition camera (see ADJUSTMENT ).