Installation [10/2022 - ]: Procedure

1. for Gasoline Model 2WD:
   1. Using a transmission jack and attachment, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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      *a	Attachment
      *b	Transmission Jack

2. for Gasoline Model AWD:
   1. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear differential carrier assembly.

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      *a	Wooden Block
      *b	Transmission Jack

3. for HV Model:
   1. Using a transmission jack and wooden block, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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      *a	Wooden Block
      *b	Transmission Jack

4. Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

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5. Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   *c	Spacer
   	Front of the Vehicle

6. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the spacer and nut (A).
   NOTE:

   Be sure to install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the spacer facing in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.

7. Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.
   NOTE:

   • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
   • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
8. Install the rear lower suspension member stopper with the bolt and nut.

   Bolt 

   Torque: 158 N.m (1611 kgf/cm, 117 ft.lbf) 

   Nut 

   Torque: 32 N.m (326 kgf/cm, 24 ft.lbf) 

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9. Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear lower suspension member stopper with the nut.

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   Torque: 8.5 N.m (87 kgf/cm, 75 in.lbf) 

1. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the rear No. 2 suspension camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and the nut.
   NOTE:

   • Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the rear of the vehicle.
   • When tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

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See step  3

See step  4

See step  7

See step  3

1. Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the bolt (B).

   Specified tightening torque 

   Torque: 125 N.m (1275 kgf/cm, 92 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

   HINT: 

   • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

     Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2023 - ]

   • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (1.31 ft.)):

     91 N.m (928 kgf/cm, 67 ft.lbf)

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   *a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

2. Fully tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the nut (A).

   Torque: 135 N.m (1377 kgf/cm, 100 ft.lbf) 

1. Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.

   Torque: 100 N.m (1020 kgf/cm, 74 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

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1. Engage the 2 guides to install the rear suspension arm cover.
2. Install the rear suspension arm cover to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts.

   Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf/cm, 9 ft.lbf) 

for A25A-FXS: Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

for T24A-FTS: Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

1. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
2. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
3. Align the matchmarks on the rear No. 2 suspension camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

4. Fully tighten the nut.

   Torque: 100 N.m (1020 kgf/cm, 74 ft.lbf) 

   NOTE:

   • Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.
   • Make sure that the vehicle is unloaded when fully tightening the nut.

Refer to ADJUSTMENT [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to ADJUSTMENT [11/2024 - ]

for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

for T24A-FTS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3