REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear suspension arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration and store system information.

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

  • DTCs are stored

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Theft deterrent system (tilt sensor)*1

Click here

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • LEXUS parking assist-sensor system (w/ Intelligent Clearance Sonar System)

Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/ Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system (w/o Parallel Parking Assist Function)

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here


  • Parking assist ECU initialization

  • Adjust steering angle

 Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization: Click here

for Calibration: Click here

Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH

  • Adaptive high beam system

  • Automatic headlight beam level control system

Click here

Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired*2 Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

for 8AR-FTS: Click here

for 2GR-FKS w/ Canister Pump Module: Click here

for 2GR-FKS w/o Canister Pump Module: Click here

*1: w/ TFT Meter Type
*2: for RH Side

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    for 8AR-FTS: Click here

    for 2GR-FKS: Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. B007YDM

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

  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

    Click here

  6. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

    Click here

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. B007XEV

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

      Note

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

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


    1. B007ZGDC02
      *a Attachment
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and attachment, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a transmission jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

    2. B007Z7B

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

    3. B007Z3SC02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

    5. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and 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.

    6. B007Z7B

      Temporarily install the rear lower suspension member stopper with the bolt and nut.

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


    1. B007YSSC02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear differential carrier assembly.

      Note

      Keep supporting the rear differential carrier assembly with a transmission jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

    2. B007Z7B

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

    3. B007Y2WC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    4. Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

    5. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and 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.

    6. B007Z7B

      Temporarily install the rear lower suspension member stopper with the bolt and nut.