REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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  3. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)

    Click here

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)

    Click here

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

    Click here

  8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for LHD)

    Click here

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Click here

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    Click here

  11. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for RHD)

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  12. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


    1. for LH Side:


      1. B001LFQ

        Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.

      2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

    2. for RH Side:


      1. B001N63

        Remove the bolt and nut.

      2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

  16. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH

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  17. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)

    Click here

  19. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for LH Side)

    Click here

  20. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  22. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  23. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  24. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs Click here.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. B001LC1

      Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Text in Illustration
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)
      B001LKX Bolt (C)

      Note


      • Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. B001KS8E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    3. B001LC1E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)
      B001LKX Bolt (C)

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    5. Remove the bolt (C), nut and rear axle assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  29. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  31. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

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  33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001N2KE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH using a jack and wooden block.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Do not remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and then slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, and remove the rear coil spring LH.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    4. B001LKL

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  35. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  37. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  39. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  40. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  41. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001L2TE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      B001MUK 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.

      Note


      • Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 nuts (A), 2 nuts (B) and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.

      B001N0I
      Text in Illustration
      B001KHV Nut (A) B001NB3 Bolt
      B001LKX Nut (B) - -

    3. 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 on the vehicle.

  42. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. B001KOO

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.

  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. B001MG9

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.

  44. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001KTP

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  45. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. B001LH1E03

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    2. B001L01E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, separate the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

    3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  48. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. B001L34E03

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    2. B001N1HE03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320, 09952-06010 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.

  49. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.