REAR TRAILING 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. DISCONNECT AIR TUBE (w/ Air Suspension)


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      Disconnect the air tube from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly, and then remove the No. 2 connector, 2 O-rings and plate 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR


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      Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  5. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 2 bolts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

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      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      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.

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      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 washers and rear trailing arm assembly.

    4. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.