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Toe Control Link: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK 
    1. Install the toe control link, and insert the toe adjust cam from the front of the vehicle. Then, install the toe adjust plate No.2 and temporarily tighten the nut.
      NOTE: Align the matchmarks on the rear suspension member and rear suspension toe adjust plate No.2.
      Fig 1: Identifying Toe Control Link
      G04024797Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Install the rear suspension toe control link with a new nut.

      Torque: 70 N*m (714 kgf*cm, 52 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Suspension Toe Control Link
      G04024798Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION 
    1. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply load to the rear suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.
      Fig 3: Inspecting Suspension
      G04047442Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. FULLY TIGHTEN TOE CONTROL LINK 
    1. Fully tighten the nut on the rear suspension member side.

      Torque: 50 N*m (510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Check that matchmarks on the rear suspension member and rear suspension toe adjust plate No.2 are aligned.
    2. Install the skid control sensor wire with the bolt.
    3. Connect the skid control sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Tightening Nut On Rear Suspension Member Side
      G04024800Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL REAR TIRE 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

  5. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT 

    (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT  )

  6. VEHICLE PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIM ADJUSTMENT (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  7. PREPARATION FOR HEADLIGHT AIMING (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  8. HEADLIGHT AIMING INSPECTION (See  ADJUSTMENT  ) 
  9. HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT (See  ADJUSTMENT  )