REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 3UZ-FE) > INSTALLATION |
| 1. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY |
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Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm), temporarily install the differential carrier to the suspension member with 3 new bolts.
Install the mount stopper upper and mount stopper lower. Temporarily install the differential carrier rear to the suspension member with 2 new bolts.
Using a hexagon wrench (12 mm) and torque wrench, tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Using a torque wrench, tighten 2 bolts to the specified torque.
| 2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER ASSEMBLY |
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Support the rear suspension member along with the differential using a jack.
Install the 2 rear suspension member stoppers and 2 differential support member stoppers to the rear suspension member.
Install the rear suspension member along with the rear suspension member stopper lower with the 8 bolts.
| 3. INSTALL SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER LH |
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Install the suspension member brace rear lower LH with the 4 bolts.
| 4. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE REAR LOWER RH |
Install the suspension member brace rear lower RH with the 4 bolts.
| 5. CONNECT HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR REAR LH |
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Install the clamp to the rear suspension member.
Connect the height control sensor connector.
| 6. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH |
Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft assembly with gear oil.
Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.
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Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft assembly with a brass bar and hammer.
Install the rear drive shaft assembly to the rear axle carrier.
| 7. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH |
| 8. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.3 |
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Install the parking brake cable assembly No.3 with the 2 bolts.
| 9. INSTALL PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY NO.2 |
| 10. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH |
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Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
| 11. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH |
| 12. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.2 |
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Install the differential support protector No.2 to the rear suspension member brace with the 2 nuts.
| 13. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR NO.1 |
| 14. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH |
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Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt and nut.
Temporarily install the rear stabilizer link assembly and the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the rear No.2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
| 15. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH |
| 16. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH |
| 17. INSTALL REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH |
| 18. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH |
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Install the side member cover LH with the 3 screws.
| 19. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH |
| 20. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH |
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Fully tighten the bolt holding the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
Fully tighten the nut holding the rear stabilizer link assembly.
| 21. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH |
| 22. INSTALL REAR PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY |
| 23. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
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Add oil.
Check the oil level.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler filler plug with a new gasket.
| 24. INSPECT AND ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL OIL |
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Stop the vehicle on a level place.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), remove the differential filler plug and gasket.
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Check that the oil surface is within 5 mm (0.20 in.) of the lowest position of the inner surface of the differential filler plug opening.
Check for oil leakage when the oil level is low.
Using a hexagon wrench (10 mm), install the differential filler plug and a new gasket.
| 25. INSTALL REAR WHEEL |
| 26. INSTALL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY |
| 27. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL |
Fully depress the parking brake pedal and release it to engage the parking brake.
Depress the pedal to the floor again, and release it to disengage the parking brake.
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Slowly depress the parking brake pedal to the floor, and count the number of clicks.
| 28. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL |
Depress the parking brake pedal. Hold the wire adjusting No.1 nut using a wrench and loosen the lock nut.
Release the parking brake pedal.
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Turn the wire adjusting No.1 nut until the parking brake pedal travel meets the above specification.
Hold the wire adjusting No.1 nut using a wrench or equivalent tool and tighten the lock nut.
Count the number of clicks after depressing and releasing the parking brake pedal 3 or 4 times.
Check whether the parking brake drags or not.
When operating the parking brake pedal, check that the parking brake indicator light comes on.
| 29. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT |
| 30. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKS |
| 31. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL |