REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH


    1. B002HHE

      Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

  3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  4. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B002JN6

      Remove the nut from the rear axle carrier.

    2. B002HKJC01
      *a 1 mm (0.0394 in.)

      Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

      Tech Tips

      Use 2 SST of the same type.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )
      B002I8DC08
      *a Tie the string so there is no slack *b Place the wrench here
      B002HVY Turn B002I10 Molybdenum grease

      CAUTION:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.

      • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

      • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

    4. B002I32C01
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member.

    5. B002HFX

      Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  10. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    B002JGX

    1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH


    1. B002J2BN02

      Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH.

      SST
      09922-10010