REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

    1. C234168

      Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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

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

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  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. C271011

      Remove the nut.

    2. C229550C02

      *a

      1 mm or more

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      09960-20010

      09961-02060

      Note:

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

    3. Using SST, separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      C229548C06

      *a

      Tie string without any slack

      *b

      Place wrench here
      V100135

      Turn

      		 V100136

      Molybdenum Grease

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      09961-02010

      09961-02060

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note:

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place the wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. C271783C03

      *a

      Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the rear No. 1 suspension camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    5. Remove the nut, rear No. 1 suspension camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note:

      Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

  6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

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  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE

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  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    1. C211906

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.