REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for 2WD) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

    for 1AR-FE: Click here

    for 2GR-FE: Click here

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

    Click here

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


    1. A002BTIC03
      *1 Rear No. 4 Brake Tube
      *2 Rear Flexible Hose LH
      B003Z8F Clip

      Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.

      Note


      • Do not kink or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.

    2. Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.

    3. A0029DH

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

  6. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

    Click here

  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  9. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH

    Click here

  10. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  16. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect each connector, and then disengage each clamp to separate the frame wire from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A00272QN01

      Tech Tips

      The connector (A) and the clamp (B) are only on vehicles with the LED headlight system.

  17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH.


      1. A0029C6C01
        *a Wooden Block
        *b Jack

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

        CAUTION:

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

        Note

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

      2. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

        Note

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

      3. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

    2. Separate the rear upper control arm assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    3. A0029VQC01
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      *c Wooden Block
      B004057 Attachment placement location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      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.

    4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear lower suspension braces, rear lower suspension member stopper LH and rear lower suspension member stopper RH.

    5. Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.


      1. A002A7XC22
        *a Wooden Block
        *b Jack

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

        CAUTION:

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

        Note

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

      2. Remove the nut (A) and the spacer.

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

        Note

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

      4. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

    6. Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

    7. 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.

  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. A002B09

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. A0028BL

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A002CMT

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and skid control sensor wire LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  22. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  23. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A0027Z0C01
      *a Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A002AB6N02

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    3. A00291PC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying grease into 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, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • 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.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. A002BSEC01
      *a Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A0029QJN13

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

    3. A002ABYC01
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH while applying grease into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • 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.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A0027A8

      Remove the 13 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.