Toyota Venza: Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for LH Side)

(a) Using SST and a socket wrench (21 mm), install the stud bolt. Text in Illustration *1 Socket Wrench *2 Turn SST: 09817-33190 Torque: 180 N·m {1839 kgf·cm, 133 ft·lbf}

2. INSTALL STUD BOLT (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

3. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 body mounting bracket sub-assembly LH with the 2 bolts (A) and bolt (B). NOTICE: Two types of bolts are used. Install each bolt to the correct position.

4. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

5. INSTALL HOLE PLUG

(a) Install the 6 hole plugs.

6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting front cushion while confirming the installation direction.

(b) Using SST, install the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion until there is no clearance between the suspension member sub- assembly and the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion.

SST: 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01020

09830-01030

09830-01060

7. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

8. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Temporarily install a new rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion while confirming the installation direction.

(b) Using SST, install the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion until there is no clearance between the suspension member sub-assembly and the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion. Text in Illustration *1 Turn *2 Hold SST: 09830-36010 SST: 09515-21010 NOTICE: Tighten SST slowly and evenly. Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.

9. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

10. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

11. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

12. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

13. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT

14. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear suspension member with the bolt and the nut. Text in Illustration *1 Identification Mark NOTICE: Ensure that the identification mark faces the rear side of the vehicle. Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

(b) Set the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH in the tightening position shown in the illustration. Standard angle (A): 7°36' (7.6°) Standard length (B): 49.7 mm (1.96 in.)

(c) Fully tighten the bolt in the tightening position. Torque: 80 N·m {816 kgf·cm, 59 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, temporarily tighten the bolt.

15. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

16. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

(a) Support the rear suspension member using a jack and 3 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration. Text in Illustration *1 Wooden Block *2 Jack NOTICE: Support the rear suspension member until retightening of the suspension member is complete. HINT: Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

(b) Raise the rear suspension member using a jack with wooden blocks.

NOTICE:

When raising the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

(c) Temporarily install the rear suspension member, 2 rear upper suspension member stoppers and rear lower suspension member stopper retainers with the 2 nuts (A), 2 nuts (B) and 2 bolts.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear suspension member with the rear upper suspension member stoppers and the rear lower suspension member stopper retainers in the correct direction shown in the illustration.

(d) Fully tighten the 2 nuts (A).

Torque:

115 N·m {1173 kgf·cm, 85 ft·lbf}

HINT:

Fully tighten the nut (B) after fully tightening the rear No. 2 body mounting bracket sub-assembly in the following steps.

17. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Lightly shake the rear suspension member to settle the body mounting cushion in the rear No. 2 body mounting bracket sub-assembly.

(b) Fully tighten the 3 bolts. Torque: 90 N·m {918 kgf·cm, 66 ft·lbf}

18. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

19. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER

(a) Using SST and a socket wrench (19 mm), fully tighten the 2 nuts. Text in Illustration *1 Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length *2 Turn *3 Hold SST: 09961-00950 Torque: Specified Tightening Torque : 96 N·m {979 kgf·cm, 71 ft·lbf} NOTICE: This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench. HINT: Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length for the torque wrench (See page ). When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 425 mm (1.39 ft.)): 71 N*m (724 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) Perform the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

20. INSTALL FRAME WIRE

(a) Engage the 6 clamps, connect the connector and the hose to install the frame wire.

NOTICE:

Do not twist the frame wire when installing it.

21. INSTALL NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Engage the clamp to install the No. 3 floor wire. NOTICE: Do not twist the No. 3 floor wire when installing it.

22. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH

23. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

24. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

25. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

26. ADD DIFFERENTIAL OIL

27. INSTALL REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER COVER PLUG

28. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

29. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

30. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

31. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

32. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH

33. INSTALL REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

34. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System)

35. INSTALL NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the bolt. Torque: 6.0 N·m {61 kgf·cm, 53 in·lbf}

(b) Install the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly with the 2 nuts. Torque: 6.0 N·m {61 kgf·cm, 53 in·lbf}

36. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

37. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

38. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

39. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Install the rear speed sensor LH to the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt. Torque: 8.0 N·m {82 kgf·cm, 71 in·lbf} NOTICE: Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

(b) Install the rear speed sensor LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt. Torque: 8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf} NOTICE: Keep the rear speed sensor tip and sensor installation hole free from foreign matter. Do not twist the rear speed sensor wire when installing it.

40. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

41. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

42. FULLY TIGHTEN PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

43. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

44. INSPECT AND ADJUST TRANSFER OIL

(a) Inspect and adjust the transfer oil (See page ).

45. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

(a) Install the center exhaust pipe assembly.

HINT:

Refer to the instructions for Installation of the exhaust pipe (See page for 2GR-FE,
for 1AR-FE).

46. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

47. INSTALL REAR WHEELS

Torque:

103 N·m {1050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf}

48. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

49. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

50. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

51. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment (See page ).

52. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

(a) Check for the speed sensor signal (See page ).

53. HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SIGNAL INITIALIZATION (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Initialize the height control sensor signal (See page ).

54. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Inspect and adjust the headlight aiming (See page ).