REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A002AP5

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A002767C03
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      *c Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note

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

    3. Loosen the nut (A).

      Note

      Do not remove the nut.

    4. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension 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. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.

    6. A0029HD

      Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    7. A002ASW

      Remove the nut, No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)


    1. A01QV1MC01
      *a Attachment
      *b Jack

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a jack using an attachment or an equivalent tool as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear suspension member sub-assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

      • When jacking up the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

    2. A002B59

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

    3. A01QWFFC19
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Keep supporting the rear axle assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

      • When jacking up the rear axle assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

    4. Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

    5. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (for AWD)


    1. A01QWPXC01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the rear differential carrier assembly with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear differential carrier assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Keep supporting the rear differential carrier assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

      • When jacking up the rear differential carrier assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

    2. A002B59

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

    3. A01QWFFC20
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear axle assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • Keep supporting the rear axle assembly with a jack until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

      • When jacking up the rear axle assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

    4. Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

    5. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

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