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 notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

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  3. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  5. LOOSEN NO. 2 WIRE ADJUSTING NUT

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  6. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH


    1. A01KR8G

      Remove the bolt and nut.

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

  10. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH


    1. A01KSNS

      Remove the bolt and nut.

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

  11. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

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  12. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  17. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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

  18. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  19. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs.

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  21. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  22. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A01KR6AC01
      A01KRLR Bolt (A)
      A01KR22 Bolt (B)
      A01KSJJ Bolt (C)

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

      Note


      • Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. A01KTQ4C02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

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

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


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

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

    3. A01KR6AC02
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      A01KRLR Bolt (A)
      A01KR22 Bolt (B)
      A01KSJJ 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

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  24. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  26. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  27. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

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  28. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01KSPSC09
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      A01KRLR Bolt (A)
      A01KR22 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 LH too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, 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


      • Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

      • 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

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

    4. A01KS2J

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

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  31. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  32. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  33. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  34. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  36. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01KRS3C03
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      A01KSBW 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 rear suspension member lower stoppers LH and RH.

      A01KSTLC02
      A01KRLR Nut (A) A01KR22 Bolt
      A01KSJJ 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.

  37. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. A01KU5I

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.

  38. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. A01KRLF

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.

  39. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01KR8Z

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

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

  40. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01KU1JN02

      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. A01KSKGC02
      *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.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. A01KRGXN02

      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. A01KR5XC02
      *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.

  44. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.