TOE CONTROL LINK 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 suspension arm bracket 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
Removal/installation of rear disc Parking brake bedding Electric parking brake system

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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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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002CAO

      Remove the nut.

    2. B002DWAC01
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

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

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.

    3. Using SST, separate the rear steering tie rod assembly LH from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

      B002CTPC01
      *a Nut *b Spacer
      *c Tie string without any slack *d Place wrench here
      B002DP3 Turn B002DKA Molybdenum Grease
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST bolt.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

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

      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly LH to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Do not damage the rear steering tie rod assembly LH ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.

      • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

  3. SEPARATE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. B002CDG

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear suspension arm bracket assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear suspension arm bracket assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002DB8C01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear steering tie rod assembly LH, lock nut and steering rack end.

    2. Remove the rear steering tie rod assembly LH and lock nut.

  7. REMOVE REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.