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Removal





REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for AWD): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

3. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Replacement

4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH Removal

7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH Removal

9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal

11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

12. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

13. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG (for LH Side) Removal

15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

16. REMOVE REAR DISC LH Removal

17. REMOVE REAR DISC RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

18. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

21. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

22. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 nuts and the rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.





23. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Loosen the 2 bolts to remove the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH after removing the rear trailing arm assembly LH.





CAUTION:
Do not remove the bolts.

24. LOOSEN REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

25. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

26. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

27. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

28. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

29. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

30. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

31. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

32. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

33. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt (A) and nut, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.





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

(b) Remove the nut (B), spacer, 2 bolts (C) and rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

NOTICE:
* Be careful not to damage the rear drive shaft outboard joint boot.
* Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

34. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

35. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

for TMC Made: Removal

for TMMC Made: Removal

36. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

37. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH

for TMC Made: Disassembly

for TMMC Made: Disassembly

38. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

39. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT Removal

40. REMOVE FRAME WIRE

(a) Remove the bolt and disconnect the connectors, and then disengage the clamps to separate the frame wire from rear suspension member as shown in the illustration.





HINT
There are only the connector (A) and the clamp (A) on vehicles with the HID headlight system.

41. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.





Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Make sure to secure the rear suspension member to prevent it from dropping.

(b) Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts, 2 rear lower suspension braces and 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers.





(c) Slowly lower the rear suspension member.

NOTICE:
When lowering the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

42. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.





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

43. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

44. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER

(a) Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.





45. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER

(a) Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.





46. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ HID Headlight System)

(a) Remove the bolt (B) and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH from the rear upper control arm assembly RH.





(b) Remove the bolt (A), 2 nuts and rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

47. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor wire LH.





48. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, the nut and the rear speed sensor wire RH.





49. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

50. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

51. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Replacement

52. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.





Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04051

09958-04011

NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

(c) Using SST, separate the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.





Text in Illustration





SST : 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04051

09958-04011

NOTICE:
* Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
* Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
* The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

(d) Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

53. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

54. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH

(a) Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.





Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

(b) Install SST as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04051

09958-04011

NOTICE:
Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

(c) Using SST, separate the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.





Text in Illustration





SST : 09830-10010

09830-01010

09830-01040

09830-01050

SST : 09950-40011

09951-04020

09952-04010

09954-04010

09955-04051

09958-04011

NOTICE:
* Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
* Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion may fly out.
* The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

(d) Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

55. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

HINT
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

56. REMOVE HOLE PLUG

(a) Remove the 12 hole plugs from the rear suspension member as shown in the illustration.




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