PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the 2 nuts and 2 cushions and disconnect the link from the No. 2 suspension arm.
Tech Tips
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH
Remove the 2 bolts and member brace from the suspension member.
LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.
Note
Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
Note
Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Remove the 4 bolts and 2 stabilizer brackets from the suspension member.
Remove the stabilizer bar from the suspension member.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushes from the rear stabilizer bar.