Lexus ES: Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
HINT:
- Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
- The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| (a) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear shock absorber assembly with the nut and plate washer. NOTICE: Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut. |
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(b) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut.
NOTICE:
- Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.
- Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
| (c) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 3 bolts and nut. Torque: Bolt A : 135 N·m {1377 kgf·cm, 100 ft·lbf} Bolt B : 75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf} |
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2. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET
(a) Install the rear flexible hose bracket to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque:
29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}
3. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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4. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
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5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING
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6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt.
Torque:
73 N·m {744 kgf·cm, 54 ft·lbf}
NOTICE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
8. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
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9. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) with the bolt.
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10. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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12. INSTALL REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
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13. INSTALL REAR DISC
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14. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY
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15. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Install the rear flexible hose to the rear flexible hose bracket with the bolt.
Torque:
29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}
16. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR
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17. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly to the rear trailing arm assembly with the nut.
Torque:
15.5 N·m {158 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf}
(b) Engage the 2 clamps.
(c) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.
(d) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the rear skid control sensor.
18. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT
(a) Clean the threaded parts on the rear drive shaft assembly and a new rear axle shaft nut using non-residue solvent.
NOTICE:
- Be sure to perform this work even when using a new rear drive shaft assembly.
- Keep the threaded parts free of oil and foreign matter.
(b) Using a 30 mm deep socket wrench, temporarily install the rear axle shaft nut.
Torque:
216 N·m {2203 kgf·cm, 159 ft·lbf}
HINT:
Keep depressing the brake pedal to prevent the rear drive shaft assembly from rotating.
| (c) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut. |
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19. INSTALL REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor)
(a) for LH Side:
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20. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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21. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) with the nut.
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22. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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23. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL
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24. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
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| Parking Assist Monitor System | |
| Panoramic View Monitor System | |
| Lighting System*1 | |
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