Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER 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 Removal

3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for LH Side) Removal

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for RH Side) Removal

5. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

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





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(b) Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.





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NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

(c) Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear upper control arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

NOTICE:
Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.