REAR LOWER ARM (for 2WD) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY


    1. A017CPI

      Remove the deck board assembly.

  2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. A017F31

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 3 deck board sub-assembly.

  3. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. A017D36

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the No. 2 deck board sub-assembly.

  4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)


    1. Remove the tonneau cover assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR MAT


    1. A017F51

      Remove the rear mat.

  6. REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

  7. REMOVE LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER

  8. REMOVE SPARE TIRE

  9. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER

  10. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  11. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017FMRE01

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  12. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A017FV0E01

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    A017GBD

    1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    2. Remove the bolt and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

    A017BXC

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

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    2. Remove the bolt and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.