REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

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PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

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3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD)

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5. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for AWD)

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

6. DISCONNECT REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)

   
   

   1. w/o AVS:

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   2. w/ AVS:

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7. DISCONNECT REAR SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (for 2WD)

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

8. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)

   
   

   1. w/o AVS:

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   2. w/ AVS:

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9. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for AWD)

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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11. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

12. REMOVE REAR DISC

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13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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14. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for AWD)

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16. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for AWD)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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20. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY NO.1

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21. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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22. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE DUST COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

23. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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24. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET LH

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25. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

26. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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27. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

28. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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29. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

30. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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31. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

32. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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33. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

34. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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35. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

36. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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37. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

38. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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39. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

40. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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41. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

42. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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43. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

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44. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION (for AWD)

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45. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for LH Side)

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46. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

47. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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48. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

    
    
    1. 

       *A	for 2WD
       *B	for AWD

       Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

49. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    
    
    1. 

       *a	Attachment Placement Positions

       Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the suspension member.

       Note

       
       

       • Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the rear suspension member sub-assembly is level.

       • As the rear suspension member sub-assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear upper rear suspension member cushion and rear suspension member sub-assembly.