OEM 2009 Toyota Highlander Rear Crossmember

2009 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to install the Rear Crossmember on 2009 Toyota Highlander?

  A: When installing the 2WD rear suspension member first secure the LH and RH stud bolts about 17 Nm (173 kgf-cm, 12 ft-lbf). Two different sizes of hole plugs need to be installed into the rear suspension member sub-assembly. Use a press while operating Special Service Tool: 09950-70010 09951-07100 to completely install the new LH rear suspension member body mounting front cushion. When placing the cushion you must avoid both deforming the member and leaving any gap between the sub-assembly and the cushion. Repetitions should be made for the RH side as well. After fitting the LH side rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion provisionally, install it using the same equipment and technique and verify complete clearance absence. Apply the identical installation steps to the RH side. Position the rear suspension member on the jack which sits above wooden blocks below the vehicle and then lift it. Screw and torque the rear suspension member together with its rear lower suspension member stoppers LH and RH through 4 nuts where Nut A receives 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 40 ft-lbf) and Nut B gets 38 Nm (387 kgf-cm, 28 ft-lbf), then use 2 bolts torqued to 55 Nm (561 kgf-cm, 40 ft-lbf). The installation of exhaust pipe clamp bracket sub-assembly requires 3 bolts to join with the exhaust pipe clamp. The suspension needs stabilization as you put the temporary rear No. 1 and No. 2 suspension arm assemblies on both LH and RH sides. Both sides need full tightness installation of their rear No. 1 and No. 2 suspension arm assemblies. At the conclusion of the procedure install both rear stabilizer bar assemblies followed by the rear stabilizer link assemblies for the entire vehicle side. Complete the installation by torqueing the rear wheels to 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf) and attaching the spare wheel carrier lock cover followed by the spare tire then lower spare wheel carrier hinge cover and the deck trim service hole cover prior to mounting the rear mat alongside the tonneau cover assembly and No. 2 and No. 3 deck board sub-assemblies that lead to the deck board assembly installation while performing an inspection and adjustment of the rear wheel alignment.