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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

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  1. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the differential support protector or front differential support assembly is necessary.

    1. Install the differential support protector to the front differential support assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N.m (71 kgf/cm, 62 in.lbf) 

  2. INSTALL REAR TRACTION MOTOR FILLER PLUG 
    1. Using a 10 mm hexagon socket wrench, install the rear traction motor filler plug and a new gasket to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.

      Torque: 39 N.m (398 kgf/cm, 29 ft.lbf) 

  3. INSTALL DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT 
    GTY882905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Install the differential support to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 120 N.m (1224 kgf/cm, 89 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      First install the bolt (A).

  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the front differential support assembly to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly with 2 new bolts.
  5. INSTALL WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET 
    1. Install the wire harness clamp bracket to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 8.0 N.m (82 kgf/cm, 71 in.lbf) 

  6. INSTALL REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using 2 straps, hold the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      WARNING:
      • Do not lift the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly more than necessary.
      • When lifting the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly, make sure it is well balanced.
    2. Temporarily install the 2 upper differential mount stoppers, 2 lower differential mount stoppers and rear traction motor with transaxle assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with 3 new bolts.
      GTY850482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 Upper Differential Mount Stopper *2 Lower Differential Mount Stopper
    3. Fully tighten the 2 bolts (A).

      Torque: 55 N.m (561 kgf/cm, 41 ft.lbf) 

    4. Fully tighten the bolt (B).

      Torque: 130 N.m (1326 kgf/cm, 96 ft.lbf) 

      NOTE:

      After tightening the bolt (B), make sure that the inner cylinder mark and rubber part mark are positioned as shown in the illustration.

      GTY932103Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Inner Cylinder Mark
      *b Rubber Part Mark
    5. Fully tighten the 2 bolts (C).

      Torque: 86 N.m (877 kgf/cm, 63 ft.lbf) 

  7. INSTALL REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    NOTE:
    • Protect the rear traction motor cable with a plastic bag or other protective material until immediately before reconnection.
    • Do not allow foreign matter or water to enter the rear traction motor cable terminal or installation area.
    • Do not touch the rubber seal and terminals of the rear traction motor cable.

    HINT: 

    Unnecessary to remove the rear traction motor cable unless inspection or replacement.

    1. Clean the area around the terminal of the rear traction motor cable, and then blow air on the terminal to remove dust and other foreign matter.
      NOTE:
      • Blowing air without cleaning first may cause dust and other foreign matter to enter the terminal.
      • Dust or other foreign matter entering the terminal when installing the rear traction motor cable may cause a short or electrical leakage.
    2. Using an insulated tool, install the rear traction motor cable to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly with the 3 bolts.
      GTY1111440Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 10 N.m (102 kgf/cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    3. Engage the 2 claws to install a new motor cable terminal cap to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
      NOTE:
      • Do not pinch the O-ring.
      • Check that the motor cable terminal cap is securely installed.
    4. Slide the cover on the top side of the rear traction motor cable.
      GTY1116693Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Slide cover on top side
    5. Install the 4 bolts of the rear traction motor cable.
      GTY1111441Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 22 N.m (224 kgf/cm, 16 ft.lbf) 

  8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION [12/2019 - ]

  9. PERFORM RESOLVER LEARNING 
    NOTE:

    If the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly has been replaced, make sure to perform resolver learning.

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