REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A01NGSG

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  3. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NCTW

      Disconnect the air tube from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      For the disconnecting procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Click here.

    2. A01NEB4

      Remove the 3 bolts and separate the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the body.

    3. A01NHGZ

      Compress the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly as shown in the illustration.

    4. Remove the nut and rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


      • Hold the lower part of the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.

      • Do not extend the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.

    5. Remove the 2 O-rings, plate and No. 2 connector from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Perform this procedure when reusing the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      For the removing procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of the suspension control system Click here.

  4. REMOVE REAR SPRING SET PLATE


    1. A01NEPE

      Remove the rear spring set plate from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  5. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL PLUG


    1. A01NDIQ

      Remove the height control plug from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

  6. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER COVER


    1. A01NDAA

      Remove the 4 clips and bracket cover from the pneumatic chamber bracket.

    2. A01NF4EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block

      Using a wooden block, hold the pneumatic chamber bracket between aluminium plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.

    3. Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic chamber bracket from the rear pneumatic cylinder.

    4. A01NG8H

      Using a screwdriver, release the clamp lock of the 2 rear height control cover bands to remove them as shown in the illustration.

    5. A01NFHL

      Remove the rear pneumatic cylinder cover from the rear pneumatic cylinder.