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
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and disconnect the pneumatic cylinder from the axle side.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 1 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
Note
Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.
As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
Using SST, disconnect the rear upper No. 1 control arm from the axle carrier.
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 claw are parallel.
Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
Remove the nut, washer, bolt and control arm from the rear suspension member.
REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.
Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 2 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
Note
Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.
As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).
Using SST, disconnect the rear upper No. 2 control arm from the axle carrier.
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 claw are parallel.
Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
Remove the nut, washer, bolt and rear control arm from the rear suspension member.