REAR LOWER ARM (for AWD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe Click here.

  3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. Depress the brake pedal and hold it.

    2. A01EIP4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Piece of Cloth

      Using a hexagon wrench (6 mm), loosen the cross groove joint set bolts 1/2 turn.

      Note


      • Put a piece of cloth or equivalent into the inside of the universal joint cover so that the boot does not touch the inside of the universal joint cover.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    3. A01EMABE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the rear propeller shaft and electromagnetic control coupling assembly.

    4. A01EJS9E01

      Remove the 4 nuts and 4 washers.

    5. A01ELS3

      Using a brass bar and a hammer, separate the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly.

    6. A01EM4R

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 No. 1 center support bearing washers and 2 No. 2 center support bearing washers.

      Note

      When removing the bolts and washers, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

    7. Pull out the propeller with center bearing shaft assembly from the transfer.

      Note


      • When removing the propeller shaft, do not apply excessive force to the universal joint.

      • During and after the removal of the propeller shaft, keep the universal joint angle straight (within 15 degrees).

      • Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

    8. A01EK8YE01

      Insert SST into the transfer to prevent oil leaks.

      SST
      09325-20010

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the oil seal.

  4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELOI

      Remove the nut and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear height control sensor link from hanging down.

  5. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKY9

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EK0A

      Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts and the rear strut rod assembly.

      Note

      Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.

  8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EK3YE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the bolt (A) and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    3. Remove the nut (B), the No. 2 camber adjust cam, the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      When removing the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

  10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJKH

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

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  13. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A01EKRT

      Separate the 5 clips to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

      Tech Tips

      Remove the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips.

  14. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE


    1. A01EJ76

      Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the frame wire from the body.

  15. SEPARATE NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE


    1. A01EMN7

      Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to separate the No. 3 floor wire from the rear suspension member.

  16. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER


    1. A01EKESE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 3 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

    2. Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers.

      A01EJHY
    3. A01EK2FE01

      Lower the rear suspension member to the point shown in the illustration.

      Length (A)
      100 mm (3.94 in.)

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKI4

      Remove the bolt, the nut and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.