REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for 2WD) REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-10-06

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 suspension member sub-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

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Removal/installation of rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH*1 Initialize headlight ECU sub-assembly LH Automatic headlight beam level control system

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Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)*1
Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired Inspection After Repair

  • Poor idle, etc.

  • Engine start function, etc.

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

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PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR COVER LH (w/ Cover)

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  4. INSTALL FRONT FLOOR COVER RH (w/ Cover)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

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  7. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


    1. Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the flexible hose bracket.

  8. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

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

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  10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  13. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  14. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  16. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  20. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  21. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A005OZL

      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.

  22. SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Height Control Sensor:


      1. A005PNL

        Disengage the clamp to separate the height control sensor wire harness.

    2. A005PN9C01
      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      B004987 Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location

      Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:


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      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    4. 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 to the vehicle.

  24. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  25. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER


    1. A005PE8

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member damper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER


    1. A005P6DC01
      *a for LH Side
      *b for RH Side

      Remove the 4 rear suspension member hole covers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  28. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A005P49

      Remove the 7 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.