REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

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  3. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH

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  4. REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET

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  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)

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  7. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

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  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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    *1 Arm
    *2 Slide Pin
    *3 Axle Carrier

    1. Using a plastic-faced hammer or equivalent, strike the part labeled A from the rear of the vehicle to maintain the clearance at the slide pin area.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the arm.

    2. A001C0G

      Remove the nut, washer, bolt and No. 2 suspension arm from the axle carrier.

    3. A001BJU

      Remove the nut, No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension attachment and No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) onto the rear No. 1 suspension arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      SST
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      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the axle carrier.

      SST
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      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

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