REAR LOWER ARM 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 (w/ Air Suspension)

    Note

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. A01NFBI

      Remove the 2 bolts.

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

  4. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER (w/ Air Suspension)


    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.

  5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NHUOE01

      Remove the 2 nuts (A) and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    2. Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut (B), use a hexagon wrench (6 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

  6. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Suspension)


    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.

  7. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. A01NH4DE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      *3 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

    3. Loosen the nut (A).

      Note

      When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

    4. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

    5. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring.

    6. A01NG9C

      Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    7. A01NDY5

      Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nut, keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

  8. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NEPE

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

    2. A01NGHJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

    4. Remove the nut (A), No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

  9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGNYE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with a jack using a wooden block as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Keep supporting the rear suspension member sub-assembly until the installation of the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly has been completed.

    2. A01NHUN

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear lower suspension member stopper.

    3. A01NF2DE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

    4. Remove the nut (A) and spacer.

    5. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

    6. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly.