Toyota Prius: Rear Axle Carrier (for 2wd)

• Removal
• Installation

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear axle carrier sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Link
*1: Also necessary after performing a tire rotation. *2: It is not necessary to perform this procedure if the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters are installed to the same location. *3: The Toyota Prius vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement.
Rear wheel alignment adjustment	Perform "Calibration"	DTCs are stored ABS warning light illuminates Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) illuminates Slip indicator light illuminates Electronically controlled brake system disabled or malfunctions
Tires	Initialization*1*2 Tire Position Identification*1*2	Tire Pressure Warning System	Refer to Procedures Necessary When Replacing Parts (for Tire Pressure Warning System)
	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)*3	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Parking assist ECU initialization*3	Panoramic View Monitor System
		Advanced Park
Suspension parts	Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)	Parking Assist Monitor System
	Parking assist ECU initialization	Panoramic View Monitor System
		Advanced Park

HINT:

When the cable is disconnected / reconnected to the auxiliary battery terminal, systems temporarily stop operating. However, each system has a function that completes learning the first time the system is used.

Learning completes when Toyota Prius vehicle is driven

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Necessary Procedure	Link
Front Camera System	Drive the Toyota Prius vehicle straight ahead at 35 km/h (22 mph) or more for 5 second or more.

Learning completes when vehicle is operated normally

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed	Necessary Procedure	Link
*1: w/o Power Back Door System *2: w/ Power Back Door System
Power Door Lock Control System*1 Back door opener	Perform door unlock operation with door control switch or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch.
Power Back Door System*2	Reset back door close position
Air Conditioning System	for HEV Model: After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor standard position is recognized. for PHEV Model: After the ignition switch is turned to ON, the servo motor and expansion valve standard position is recognized.	-

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	PRECAUTION	-		-	-
2	DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL	-		-	-
3	BATTERY BOX COVER	58219K	-	-	-
4	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH	57628E	-	-	-
5	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH	57627G	-	-	-

*A

for PHEV Model

*B

for HEV Model

Procedure		Part Name Code
6	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
7	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	890C0A		-	-
8	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE	47319F	-	-	-
9	REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY	-	-	-	-
10	REAR DISC	42431		-	-
11	REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY	42450B	-	-	-

*1

REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER

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Procedure		Part Name Code
12	NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET	47354B	-	-	-
13	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ Stabilizer Bar)	48840A	-	-	-
14	REAR COIL SPRING	48231B		-	-
15	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR	48258C	-	-	-
16	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
17	REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY	42305		-	-

*A	w/ Stabilizer Bar	*B	w/o Stabilizer Bar
*1	REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY	*2	PLATE WASHER
*3	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	*4	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY
*5	REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY	-	-

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE: After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. (for HEV Model) Click here Make sure to read the precautions of the electric parking brake system before removing the rear brake assembly. Click here

2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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3. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER (for PHEV Model)

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for HEV Model)

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5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for HEV Model)

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6. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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7. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(1) Disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the parking brake actuator assembly.

(2) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

NOTICE:

Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and connector cover.

(3) Remove the nut, disengage the 2 clamps and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear flexible hose bracket and rear trailing arm assembly.

8. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

9. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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10. REMOVE REAR DISC

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11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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12. REMOVE NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ Stabilizer Bar)

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14. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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15. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

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17. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

*1

Rear Axle Carrier Pin

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(1) w/o Stabilizer Bar:

1. Loosen the bolt and nut.

(2) Loosen the 2 bolts.

(3) Loosen the nut of the rear shock absorber assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin	-	-
*a	Wooden Block	*b	Jack

(1) Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(2) Loosen the bolt (A).

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

(3) Remove the 2 bolts.

(4) w/o Stabilizer Bar:

1. Remove the bolt and nut.

(5) Remove the nut and plate washer, and separate the rear shock absorber assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear axle carrier pin while rotating the nut.

(6) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear axle carrier sub-assembly from the rear upper control arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (INSTALLATION)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY	42305		-	-
2	NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET	47354B	-	-	-
3	TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
4	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR	48258C	-	-	-
5	REAR COIL SPRING	48231B		-	-
6	STABILIZE SUSPENSION	-		-	-
7	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY	48790		-	-
8	INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
9	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-
10	REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY	48540		-	-
11	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ Stabilizer Bar)	48840A	-	-	-

*A	w/ Stabilizer Bar	*B	w/o Stabilizer Bar
*1	PLATE WASHER	*2	REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic Toyota Prius vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)	-	-
*	For use with a ball joint lock nut wrench	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
12	REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY	42450B	-	-	-
13	REAR DISC	42431		-	-
14	REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY	-	-	-	-
15	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE	47319F	-	-	-
16	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	890C0A		-	-
17	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
18	REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY	48409		-	-

*1	REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER	-	-
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic Toyota Prius vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
19	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH	57628E	-	-	-
20	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH	57627G	-	-	-
21	BATTERY BOX COVER	58219K	-	-	-
22	CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL	-		-	-
23	INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL	-	-	-
24	INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT	-	-	-
25	CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL	-	-	-
26	PERFORM INITIALIZATION	-	-	-

*A	for PHEV Model	*B	for HEV Model
	N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	-	-

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

*1	Rear Axle Carrier Pin	-	-
*a	Wooden Block	*b	Jack

(1) 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.

(2) Temporarily install the rear axle carrier sub-assembly to the rear upper control arm assembly with the bolt and nut.

(3) Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.

Torque:

150 N·m {1530 kgf·cm, 111 ft·lbf}

(4) w/o Stabilizer Bar:

1. Install the rear trailing arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt and nut.

Torque:

79 N·m {806 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the outside of the Toyota Prius vehicle.

2. INSTALL NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

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

5. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING

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6. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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7. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) 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

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10. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ Stabilizer Bar)

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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

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

16. INSTALL NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY

(1) 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}

(2) Engage the 2 clamps.

(3) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

(4) Connect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector to the parking brake actuator assembly.

17. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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18. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY

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19. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for HEV Model)

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20. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for HEV Model)

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21. INSTALL BATTERY BOX COVER (for PHEV Model)

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22. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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23. INITIALIZATION AFTER RECONNECTING AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

HINT:

When disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery, there is an automatic learning function that completes learning when the respective system is used.

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24. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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25. CHECK FOR SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL

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26. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

Parking Assist Monitor System
Panoramic View Monitor System
Advanced Park