PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR CONNECTOR
Detach the wire harness clamp.
Disconnect the actuator connector labeled A.
Disconnect the actuator connector labeled B.
Release the lever's lock. (*1)
Press the claw and move the lever in the direction of the arrow in the illustration. (*2)
Disconnect the actuator connector. (*3)
Note
When disconnecting the actuator connector, do not apply excessive force to the wire harness.
Detach the 2 clamps, and disconnect the actuator wire harness from the body.
Detach the 3 claws, and disconnect the wire harness grommet from the body.
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR CONNECTOR
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS CLAMP
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR CAP
REMOVE PROPELLER SHAFT WITH CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer bar.
Remove the bolt, nut and stabilizer link from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Attachment |
| *1 | Engine Lifter |
| *a | 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
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.
Remove the 4 bolts labeled A.
| *1 | Suspension Member Stopper Lower RH | *2 | Suspension Member Stopper Lower LH |
Remove the 4 bolts labeled B and 2 suspension member stoppers.
Slowly lower the rear suspension member subassembly.
Note
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
REMOVE REAR ACTIVE STABILIZER CONTROL ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 claws, and remove the wire harness from the suspension member.
Remove the 4 bolts and active stabilizer from the suspension member.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSH
Remove the 2 bushes from the control actuator.