Toyota 48780-07020
Trailing Arm, Rear

Begin with removing the rear wheel when replacing a rear strut rod assembly. The first step includes removing the bolt to disconnect the strut rod assembly then following with cable parking brake separation then further disconnection of front side strut rod using its bolt and nut but maintaining the nut in a static position. You should extract the bolt and nut together with the strut rod from the rear axle carrier and maintain control over the nut. The rear strut rod assembly should be temporarily fastened by placing the strut rod on the rear side and fixing the nut to prevent rotation before inserting the bolt from inside the vehicle. Tighten the front side strut rod by joining it to the bolt and nut when you secure the nut first. A suspension stabilizing method includes using a wooden block to lift the rear axle carrier before applying a force to align the bolt of suspension arm assembly No. 1 parallel to the center of the rear axle hub. Follow these steps when installing the rear strut rod assembly to reach a correct torque of 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft. lbs.) for the first bolt as well as the second bolt after securing the nut. Install the parking brake cable first after tightening its bolt to 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 inch lbs.). Reinstall the rear wheel by torquing it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.) and check the rear wheel alignment.

Start installation of the rear strut rod by inserting the strut rod (rear side) along with bolt and nut while keeping the bolt on the inside of the vehicle. Fluke the temporary tightening by securing the rear strut rod. Tighten the strut rod (front side) with a bolt as well as a nut while also tightening the bolt only temporarily. The suspension needs stabilization through a rear axle carrier lift using a wooden block to avoid damage while applying slow force for horizontal alignment between the suspension arm assembly No. 1 (inner side of the vehicle) bolt and rear axle center hub. Secure both rear and front strut rod bolts at 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf) while making sure the nut stays fixed to the installation surface. The parking brake cable requires a bolt that reaches 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53 in-lbf) during installation. To complete installation install the rear wheel while tightening it to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 6 ft-lbf) and perform required inspections and adjustments to rear wheel alignment.

Remove the bolt and disconnect it.

Install the parking brake No. 3 cable assembly with the bolt, tightening it to 6.0 Nm (61 kgf-cm, 53in-lbf).

Connect the strut rod on the front side with the bolt and nut, ensuring the nut is fixed during installation.

Fully tighten the rear strut rod bolts to a torque of 113 Nm (1,150 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf), ensuring the nut is fixed during this process.

Support the rear axle carrier and connect the rear strut rod (inner side) with the bolt and nut, again keeping the nut from rotating during temporary tightening.

Fully tighten both bolts to a torque of 113 Nm (1,152 kgf-cm, 83 ft-lbf).