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
REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH
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.
REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut from the rear axle carrier.
| *a | 1 mm (0.0394 in.) |
Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.
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.
Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.
| *a | Tie the string so there is no slack | *b | Place the wrench here |
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Turn | |
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.
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member.
Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.
Note
Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SPRING BUMPER LH
Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 spring bumper LH.