Installation

DRIVE SHAFT: REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.

1. TURN POWER SWITCH OFF
(a) Turn the power switch OFF, and check that the "READY" indicator turns off.
2. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY
(a) Coat the spline of the inboard joint shaft with gear oil.
(b) Set the shaft snap ring with the opening side facing down.

(c) Align the shaft splines and install the drive shaft with a brass bar and hammer.
- Be careful not to damage the drive shaft dust cover, boot and oil seal.
- Move the drive shaft while keeping it level.
HINT: Whether the inboard joint shaft is in contact with the pinion shaft or not can be checked from the sound or feeling when driving it in.

(d) Install the rear drive shaft to the rear axle carrier.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the drive shaft boot.

3. INSTALL REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm

4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

5. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

6. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

7. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET

(a) Install the stabilizer link and the load sensing valve sensor bracket to the rear suspension arm with the bolt and nut.
Torque: 27 Nm (275 kgf-cm, 20 ft-lbf)
8. INSTALL REAR DISC Reassembly

9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the rear disc brake caliper and caliper plates with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 54 Nm (551 kgf-cm, 40 ft-lbf)
- Do not twist the rear brake hose when installing the rear disc brake caliper.
- Make sure that there are no foreign objects or damage to the threads.
- Do not overtighten the bolts because the hub carrier is made of aluminum and may be damaged.

10. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR

(a) Install the speed sensor to the rear axle carrier with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)
Torque: 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf)
- Be careful not to damage the speed sensor.
- Prevent foreign matter from adhering to the speed sensor.
- Do not twist the sensor wire when installing the speed sensor.

11. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the drive shaft and rear axle shaft nut using a non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to perform this work for a new drive shaft.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign objects.

(b) Install a new axle shaft nut.
Torque: 290 Nm (2,957 kgf-cm, 214 ft-lbf)

(a) Install the parking brake cable with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 19 Nm (194 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)
13. STABILIZE SUSPENSION Installation

14. TIGHTEN REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

15. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

16. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY Installation

17. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

(a) Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 50 Nm (510 kgf-cm, 37 ft-lbf)
18. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

(a) Install the differential support protector to the rear suspension member brace with the 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.4 Nm (55 kgf-cm, 48 in-lbf)
19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
(a) Install the rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm)
20. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust rear wheel alignment Rear Wheel Alignment.
21. CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL Installation