REAR STRUT ROD (for TMC, TMMR Made) 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. for TMC Made:


      1. B000NFB

        Remove the screw and 2 clips.

        Text in Illustration
        B000K70 Nut (attached to under cover)
        B000IB9 Screw

      2. Disengage the 6 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        The 6 nuts will remain attached to the No. 2 floor under cover.

    2. for TMMR Made:


      1. B000LMW

        Remove the 2 clips.

        Text in Illustration
        B000K70 Nut (attached to under cover)

      2. Disengage the 6 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        The 6 nuts will remain attached to the No. 2 floor under cover.

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


    1. for TMC Made:


      1. B000KKM

        Remove the screw.

        Text in Illustration
        B000K70 Nut (attached to under cover)
        B000IB9 Screw

      2. Disengage the 5 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        Rotate the clips to disengage them. The 5 nuts and 2 clips will remain attached to the No. 1 floor under cover.

    2. for TMMR Made:


      1. B000I0H

        Disengage the 5 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

        Text in Illustration
        B000K70 Nut (attached to under cover)

        Tech Tips

        Rotate the clips to disengage them. The 5 nuts and 2 clips will remain attached to the No. 1 floor under cover.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B000MB5

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

  5. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. B000N3UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

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

    2. B000HR3

      Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear strut rod assembly (front side).

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

    3. B000JR1

      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.