Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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(b) Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

(c) Loosen the nut (A).

NOTICE:
When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

(d) Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

(e) Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring.

(f) Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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

NOTICE:
When removing the nut, keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using an attachment or an equivalent tool as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
Keep supporting the rear suspension member until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

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(d) Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

(e) Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:
Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

(f) Slowly lower the rear axle assembly.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

(a) Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.

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NOTICE:
Keep supporting the rear differential carrier assembly until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

(b) Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

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