REAR TRAILING ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear trailing arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Brake warning light / yellow (minor malfunction) illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle

  • Ultrasonic sensor detection angle registration

  • Intelligent clearance sonar system

  • Simple intelligent parking assist system

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Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting) Parking assist monitor system

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Initialize No. 1 headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for LH Side)

    w/ Canister Pump Module: Click here

    w/o Canister Pump Module: Click here

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    w/ Canister Pump Module: Click here

    w/o Canister Pump Module: Click here

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B004QDO

      Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  5. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. A01RKV3

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    2. Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01RKRMC02
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


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

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. A01RKKD

      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    3. A01RHVD

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

  8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A01RL2J

      Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A01RJ0C

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.

  9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET


    1. A01RJ1L

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.

      Note

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