REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER(for AWD) 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 DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. w/ Height Control Sensor:


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

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      Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.

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      *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.

    4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

    5. 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  5. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION


    1. Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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      *1 Rear Suspension Member Sub-assembly - -
      B00495X SST bolt location B0049DE Front of the Vehicle
      SST
      09316-12010

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

      • Be sure to use the correct combination of SST.

      • Make sure that SST (09316-12010) contacts the entire circumference of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.

      • Do not tilt the bolt of SST.

      • Do not bring SST (09316-12010) into contact with the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Install the SST bolt to the SST hole as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER


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      *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.

  8. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


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      Remove the 8 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.