REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When removing or installing the rear disc brake caliper assembly, pushing back the disc brake piston may cause a large clearance between the brake pads and brake disc. When the brake pedal is depressed with a large clearance between the brake pads and the brake disc, DTCs C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 related to abnormal brake fluid pressure may be stored. Make sure to clear the DTCs after performing this step.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER LH


    1. B004E9R

      Remove the 5 clips.

    2. Disengage the 5 clamps and remove the front center floor cover LH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  4. REMOVE FRONT CENTER FLOOR BRACE


    1. B004E6C

      Remove the 6 bolts and 2 nuts.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the front center floor brace.

  5. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH

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  12. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE ABS MOTOR RELAY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  14. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  15. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SHOE ADJUSTING HOLE PLUG


    1. Remove the 2 parking brake shoe adjusting hole plugs.

  17. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs.

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  18. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  19. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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  21. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B004F6F

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  23. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  24. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  25. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  29. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  30. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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  31. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


    1. B004E1U

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  35. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR (for LH Side)

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  37. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR (for LH Side)

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  39. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  40. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  41. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  42. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. B004FF6

      Remove the bolt, nut and washer and separate the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

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

  43. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  44. LOOSEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004EAA

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

    2. B004FTN

      Loosen the rear upper control arm assembly LH nut (rear axle assembly side).

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolt and nut.

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

  45. LOOSEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  46. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH

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  47. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  48. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  49. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  50. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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  51. REMOVE REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004FMF

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear body mounting cushion sub-assembly LH.

  52. REMOVE REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  53. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004GPEC01
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      B004FO9 Attachment placement location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      Note


      • Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Remove the 8 bolts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly LH and rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly RH.

    3. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

  54. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B004FK0

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar sub-assembly with 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  55. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)

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  56. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  57. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  58. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  59. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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  60. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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  61. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR LOWER STOPPER (for LH Side)


    1. B004EHC

      Remove the rear suspension member rear lower stopper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  62. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR LOWER STOPPER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  63. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for LH Side)


    1. B004F3Q

      Remove the rear suspension member rear upper stopper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  64. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  65. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. B004E9N

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

    2. B004EANC03
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00410 )

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

  66. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  67. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. B004G8EC03
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-00020
      09950-00030
      09950-40011   ( 09957-04010 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00390 )

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

  68. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.