REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) 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 LOWER NO. 1 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. A01EK5G

      Remove the 2 bolts and lower No. 1 exhaust pipe support bracket.

  4. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EITJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      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.

  5. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01EJBQE01

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer bar.

  7. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKUA

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 3 nuts and rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EKAME01

      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.

    2. Remove the bolt (B) and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJOPE01

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

  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER


    1. A01EJKIE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Support the rear suspension member using a jack and 2 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

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

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

      A01ELLL

    3. Lower the suspension member and rear suspension member.

      Note

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

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A01EK2CE01

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00340 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips


      • Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      • To prevent the rear suspension member sub-assembly from falling after removing the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly using your hands and body while pressing.

  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01EJQ9E01

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00340 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

      Tech Tips


      • Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      • To prevent the rear suspension member sub-assembly from falling after removing the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly using your hands and body while pressing.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  17. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A01EKD1

      Remove the 3 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      There are 2 sizes of the hole plugs.

  18. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for LH Side)


    1. A01EJE4

      Remove the stud bolt.

  19. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.