Toyota Prius: Rear Lower Arm (for Awd Lh Side)

Toyota Prius (XW60) 2023-2025 Service Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Lower Arm (for Awd Lh Side)

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 suspension member 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
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired	Inspection after repair	Poor idle, etc. Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Orange wire harnesses and connectors indicate high-voltage circuits. To prevent electric shock, always follow the procedure described in the repair manual.
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To prevent electric shock, wear insulated gloves when working on wire harnesses and components of the high voltage system.
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

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 seconds 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

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH	57628E	-	-	-
2	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH	57627G	-	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
3	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
4	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
5	REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY	G1050	-	-	-
6	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-

REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY

NO. 2 CAMBER ADJUST CAM

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

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2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

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3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

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

5. REMOVE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (INSTALLATION)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-
2	REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY	G1050		-	-

*1	NO. 2 CAMBER ADJUST CAM	*2	REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY
*3	DIFFERENTIAL MASS DAMPER	-	-
	Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	●	Non-reusable part

Procedure		Part Name Code
3	REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE	G1149		-	-
4	NO. 6 FLOOR WIRE	82169A	-	-	-
5	REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY	51206A		-	-
6	FRAME WIRE	-	-	-	-
7	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48790		-	-
8	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48770A	-	-	-

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
9	REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH	42340B		-	-
10	REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH	42330	-	-	-

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

Do not apply lubricants to the threaded parts

Procedure		Part Name Code
11	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48720A		-	-
12	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48710A	-	-	-
13	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH	48258C	-	-	-
14	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH	48258B	-	-	-
15	REAR COIL SPRING LH	48231B		-	-
16	REAR COIL SPRING RH	48231A	-	-	-
17	REAR STABILIZER BAR	48812		-	-

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
18	STABILIZE SUSPENSION	-		-	-
19	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48720A		-	-
20	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48710A	-	-	-
21	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48740F		-	-
22	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48730F	-	-	-
23	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48790		-	-
24	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48770A	-	-	-

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
25	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH	47319F	-	-	-
26	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH	47318F	-	-	-
27	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH	48840A		-	-
28	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH	48830D	-	-	-
29	REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for LH Side)	42312B		-	-
30	REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for RH Side)	42312B	-	-	-
31	REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR LH	89544E		-	-
32	REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR RH	89544D	-	-	-

*A	w/ Stabilizer Bar	-	-
*1	NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY	●	Non-reusable part
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic Toyota Prius vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf)		Do not apply lubricants to the threaded parts

Procedure		Part Name Code
33	TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY	17430	-	-	-
34	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-

N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque

●

Non-reusable part

Procedure		Part Name Code
35	REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)	48409		-	-
36	REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)	48409	-	-	-

*1	NO. 2 CAMBER ADJUST CAM	-	-
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic Toyota Prius vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": Nm (kgfcm, ft.*lbf)	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
37	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH	57628E	-	-	-
38	REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH	57627G	-	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
39	REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE	G1149		-	-
40	DECK FLOOR BOX LH	64997	-	-	-
41	DECK FLOOR BOX RH	64995	-	-	-
42	DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY	58410B	-	-	-

*A	for Type A	*B	for Type B
*C	w/o Spare Tire	*D	w/ Spare Tire

Procedure		Part Name Code
43	SERVICE PLUG GRIP	G3834	-	-	-
44	INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK	-	-	-
45	INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT	-	-	-
46	PERFORM INITIALIZATION	-	-	-

PROCEDURE

1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and nut.

NOTICE:

Insert the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from the front of the Toyota Prius vehicle.
When tightening the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

2. INSTALL REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

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3. CONNECT REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE

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4. INSTALL NO. 6 FLOOR WIRE

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5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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6. INSTALL FRAME WIRE

7. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(1) Temporarily install the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH 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.

8. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

9. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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10. INSTALL REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

11. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(1) Temporarily install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

NOTICE:

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

12. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

13. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

14. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

15. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

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16. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH

17. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

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18. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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19. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(1) Install the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts.

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.

20. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

21. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(1) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (rear axle carrier sub-assembly side) 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.

22. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

23. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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24. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

25. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

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26. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

27. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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28. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

29. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for LH Side)

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30. INSTALL REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT (for RH Side)

31. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR LH

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32. INSTALL REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR RH

33. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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34. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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35. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

Matchmark

(1) Lower the Toyota Prius vehicle to the ground.

(2) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

(3) Align the matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

(4) Fully tighten the nut.

Torque:

100 N·m {1020 kgf·cm, 74 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.
Make sure that the Toyota Prius vehicle is unloaded when fully tightening the nut.

36. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

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