Toyota Prius: Rear Lower Arm (for Phev Model)

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

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

COMPONENTS (REMOVAL)

Procedure		Part Name Code
1	BATTERY BOX COVER	58219K	-	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
2	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-
3	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48720A		-	-
4	REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY	51206A	-	-	-
5	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY	48740F		-	-

*1

NO. 2 CAMBER ADJUST CAM

*2

REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER

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2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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3. 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.

4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. 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		-	-

*1

NO. 2 CAMBER ADJUST CAM

*2

REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY

Procedure		Part Name Code
2	REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY	51206A		-	-
3	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48790		-	-
4	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)

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Procedure		Part Name Code
5	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48720A		-	-
6	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48710A	-	-	-
7	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH	48258C	-	-	-
8	REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH	48258B	-	-	-
9	REAR COIL SPRING LH	48231B		-	-
10	REAR COIL SPRING RH	48231A	-	-	-
11	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)

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Procedure		Part Name Code
12	STABILIZE SUSPENSION	-		-	-
13	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48720A		-	-
14	REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48710A	-	-	-
15	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48740F		-	-
16	REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH	48730F	-	-	-
17	REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH	48790		-	-
18	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)

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Procedure		Part Name Code
19	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH	47319F	-	-	-
20	REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH	47318F	-	-	-
21	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH	48840A		-	-
22	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH	48830D	-	-	-

*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": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)		Do not apply lubricants to the threaded parts

Procedure		Part Name Code
23	TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY	17430	-	-	-
24	REAR WHEEL	-	-	-	-

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

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Non-reusable part

Procedure		Part Name Code
25	REAR SUSPENSION TOE ADJUST CAM SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)	48409		-	-
26	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": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)	-	-

Procedure		Part Name Code
27	BATTERY BOX COVER	58219K	-	-	-
28	INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK	-	-	-
29	INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT	-	-	-
30	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.

2. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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3. 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.

4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

5. 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.

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

7. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

8. INSTALL REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

9. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING LH

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10. INSTALL REAR COIL SPRING RH

11. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

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12. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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13. 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.

14. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

15. 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.

16. INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

17. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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18. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

19. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH

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20. INSTALL REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

21. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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22. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

23. INSTALL TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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24. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

*a

Matchmark

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(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}

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

27. INSTALL BATTERY BOX COVER

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28. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

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29. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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30. PERFORM INITIALIZATION

Parking Assist Monitor System
Panoramic View Monitor System
Advanced Park