REAR STRUT ROD REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for LH Side)


    1. w/ Floor Under Cover:


      1. Remove the No. 2 floor under cover Click here.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for RH Side)


    1. A01I1YN

      Remove the 2 bolts and screw.

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      A01I0B8 Bolt
      A01HZQC Screw
      A01HYKN Nut (attached to under cover)

    2. Disengage the 3 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HXQW

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

  5. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZXUE01
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      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Support the rear axle carrier sub assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

    2. A01I0WG

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear strut rod assembly (front side).

    3. A01HYBG

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear strut rod assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.