RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
(c) Install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly and rear coil spring with the bolt (B) and nut.
Torque : 100 Nm (1020 kgf-cm, 74 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
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Insert the bolt (B) with the threaded end facing the front side of the vehicle.
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Since the stopper nut is used, tighten the bolt (B).
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Fully tighten the nut (A) after stabilizing the suspension.
4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly to the rear stabilizer bar with the nut (B).
Torque : 90 Nm (918 kgf-cm, 66 ft-lbf)
HINT
If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.
(b) Install the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the 2 nuts (A).
Torque : 82 Nm (836 kgf-cm, 60 ft-lbf)
5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Installation
6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)
7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION
(a) Lower the vehicle to the ground.
(b) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.
8. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Installation
9. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(a) Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Rear Wheel Alignment.
From 08/2009
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR COIL SPRING: INSTALLATION
HINT
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Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
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The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
(a) Install the rear upper coil spring insulator to the spring seat sub-assembly.