Toyota Prius: Rear Axle Carrier (for Awd)

Toyota Prius (XW60) 2023-2025 Service Manual / Drivetrain / Axle And Differential / Rear Axle Carrier (for Awd)

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	Initialization12 Tire Position Identification12	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
	Parking assist ECU initialization*3	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
	Parking assist ECU initialization	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

NOTICE:

When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTC C140000 and/or C140A00 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear any DTCs after performing this procedure.
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the ignition switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.
To prevent the key from being locked in the Toyota Prius vehicle, make sure to enter e-latch inspection mode and enable the manual release handle before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)

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

Procedure		Part Name Code
5	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
6	REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT	42312B		-	-
7	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	890C0A		-	-
8	REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR	89544E		-	-
9	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE	47319F	-	-	-
10	REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY	-	-	-	-
11	REAR DISC	42431	-	-	-
12	REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY	42450B		-	-

*1	REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER	-	-
●	Non-reusable part	-	-

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

*1	REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY	*2	PLATE WASHER
*3	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY	*4	REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
*5	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	*6	REAR DRIVE SHAFT 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.
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Make sure to read the precautions of the electric parking brake system before removing the rear brake assembly.
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2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

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4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

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5. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

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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.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

(2) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector from the rear skid control sensor.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.
Be careful not to damage the rear skid control sensor or 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. REMOVE REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR

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9. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE

10. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY

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11. REMOVE REAR DISC

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12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY

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13. REMOVE NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET

14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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15. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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16. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

for 4WD LH Side: Click here

for 4WD RH Side: Click here

18. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

Rear Axle Carrier Pin

(1) Loosen the 2 bolts.

(2) 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.

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear axle carrier sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the Toyota Prius vehicle kept as low as possible.

(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) 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.

(5) 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.
Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTC C140000 and/or C140A00 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear any DTCs after performing this procedure.
While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the ignition switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.
To prevent the key from being locked in the Toyota Prius vehicle, make sure to enter e-latch inspection mode and enable the manual release handle before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (INSTALLATION)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY	42305		-	-
2	NO. 4 FLEXIBLE HOSE BRACKET	47354B	-	-	-
3	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	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	48840A	-	-	-

*1	PLATE WASHER	*2	REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY
*3	REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY	-	-
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic Toyota Prius vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": Nm (kgfcm, 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	SKID CONTROL SENSOR	89544E		-	-
17	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	890C0A		-	-
18	REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT	42312B		-	-
19	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
20	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": Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf)	●	Non-reusable part
	Do not apply lubricants to the threaded parts	-	-

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

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.

NOTICE:

Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the Toyota Prius vehicle.
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

(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}

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

for 4WD LH Side: Click here

for 4WD RH Side: Click here

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

for 4WD LH Side: Click here

for 4WD RH Side: Click here

9. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

for 4WD LH Side: Click here

for 4WD RH Side: Click here

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

Torque:

29 N·m {296 kgf·cm, 21 ft·lbf}

16. INSTALL SKID CONTROL SENSOR

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17. 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 skid control sensor.

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

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

NOTICE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on and around the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector before performing this step.
Do not allow water, oil or dirt to enter the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly connector.

18. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

(3) Using a chisel and hammer, stake the rear axle shaft nut.

19. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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20. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY

for 4WD LH Side: Click here

for 4WD RH Side: Click here

21. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

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22. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

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23. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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24. 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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