REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

Info Added 2017-08-02

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER

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  5. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. A0004S9

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  6. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A0004D3

      Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench to hold the stud.

  7. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  9. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  14. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  15. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0005I8E07
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      A0007SL Attachment Placement Location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly LH, rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assembly RH and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.

      A0004R5

    3. 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 on the vehicle.

  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A0006JOE05

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00340 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. A0006IBE05

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00340 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  23. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A00042T

      Remove the 4 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.