REAR SHOCK ABSORBER > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

1. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
   
2. The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
   

1. Install the rear No. 1 spring bumper to the rear shock absorber assembly.
   

1. Insert the upper end of the rear shock absorber assembly to the vehicle body.
   

2. Temporarily tighten the rear shock absorber assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the front of the vehicle.
      

1. Install the rear suspension support.
   

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   *a	Correct
   *b	Incorrect

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the rear suspension support is correctly installed as shown in the illustration.

1. Install the rear shock absorber cushion retainer.
   

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   	Upper Side
   	Lower Side

   NOTICE:

   Be sure to install the rear shock absorber cushion retainer in the correct direction.

2. Apply a few drops of adhesive to the threads of a new nut.
   

   Adhesive:

   Toyota genuine adhesive 1324, three bond 1324 or equivalent
   

3. Using a union nut wrench, fully tighten the nut while holding the rear shock absorber rod with a hexagon socket wrench.
   

   Torque:

   25 N*m{ 255 kgf*cm , 18 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Securely insert the hexagon socket wrench to the rear shock absorber rod to prevent damage to the rear shock absorber assembly when tightening the nut.
      
   2. Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench (Click here).
      

1. Using a jack and wooden block as shown in the illustration, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to keep it level so that the suspension is positioned at the vehicle standard height position (position for final tightening of the suspension).
   

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   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack
   	Wooden Block placement location

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

   1. When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      
   2. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
      

   HINT:

   1. If the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly cannot be positioned within the specification even when the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly is jacked up, apply additional load such as by placing a weight in the luggage compartment.
      
   2. This procedure duplicates standard vehicle height conditions.
      
   3. Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
      

1. Fully tighten the bolt.
   

   Torque:

   90 N*m{ 918 kgf*cm , 66 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Make sure that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly remains level when fully tightening the bolt.
      

1. Engage the 2 guides and install the rear height control sensor sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   8.0 N*m{ 82 kgf*cm , 71 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the connector.
   

3. Engage the clamp.
   

1. Insert the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover into the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   

2. Install the rear suspension arm cover with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   12 N*m{ 122 kgf*cm , 9 ft.*lbf }

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the 2 claws of the rear suspension arm cover are inserted.

Torque:

103 N*m{ 1050 kgf*cm , 76 ft.*lbf }

1. Engage the claw and 2 guides to install the side deck trim service hole cover.