CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the front shock absorber removal/installation are shown below.
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Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
FORCED RELEASE PARKING BRAKE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal notices before proceeding with work.
REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
PARKING LOCK FORCED RELEASE
REMOVE NO. 1 DECK BOARD
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM BOX
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE INNER LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the grommet of the electric parking brake actuator harness and pass the connector through the hole to the outside of the vehicle.
Remove the 2 nuts.
REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *a | Attachment |
| *b | Engine Lifter |
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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:
The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
Note
Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
Remove the 8 bolts, rear lower suspension member stopper LH, rear lower suspension member stopper RH, rear lower suspension member stopper and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut and lower control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut, rear suspension arm attachment sub-assembly, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
Remove the nut, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o Dynamic Rear Steering)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT UPPER STOPPER
Remove the 2 rear suspension member front upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER
Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
Using a chisel and hammer, bend the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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 LH may fly out.
The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
If the outer casing of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion remains, insert SST between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly, and then remove the outer casing. SST
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
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.
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.
If the outer casing of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion remains, insert SST between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly, and then remove the outer casing. SST
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.