Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD
1. Install the strut rod (rear side), bolt and nut, and temporarily tighten the bolt.
  NOTE:
  When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.
  
  HINT:
  
  Insert the bolt from the inner side of the vehicle and temporarily install the bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Strut Rod Bolt
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2. Connect the strut rod (front side) with the bolt and nut.
  NOTE:
  When installing the bolt, fix the nut and temporarily tighten the bolt.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt
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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
1. Jack up the rear axle carrier, placing a wooden block to avoid damage. Apply a load to the suspension so that the installed bolt of the suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of the vehicle) is horizontally aligned with the center of the rear axle hub.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Axle Carrier In Loaded Position
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR STRUT ROD
1. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Strut Rod Bolt
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2. Fully tighten the bolt.
  Torque: 113 N*m (1,150 kgf*cm, 83 ft.*lbf)
  
  NOTE:
  When installing the bolt, fix the nut and tighten the bolt.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Strut Rod (Front Side) With Bolt
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3. Install the parking brake cable with the bolt.
  Torque: 6.0 N*m (61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 6: Locating Parking Brake Cable With Bolt
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INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 6 ft.*lbf)
INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment. Refer to ADJUSTMENT .