REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly or rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

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

  1. Clear zero point calibration data and system information

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

  • VSC disabled or malfunctioning

  • DTCs are output

  • Slip indicator light illuminated

  • ABS warning light illuminated

  • Theft deterrent system (Tilt sensor)

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Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly Perform headlight control computer assembly LH initialization Headlight leveling function

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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

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  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. B002DLV

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

  3. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. B002E6N

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

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

    2. B002COI

      Remove the bolt and nut, and remove the rear No. 1 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.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING

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  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR

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  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. B002EX3

      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.