REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL


  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

    A010JED

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cover.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Turnbuckle Type:


      1. A010HY1

        Remove the nut from the axle carrier.

      2. A010M9DE03
        Text in Illustration
        *1 1 mm

        Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

        SST
        09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

        Note

        Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

        Tech Tips

        Use 2 SST of the same type.

      3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.

        A010JQ9E02
        SST
        09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

        Note


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

        • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

        • Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.

        • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

        • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      4. A010HQC

        Remove the bolt, nut and the rear No. 1 suspension arm.

        Note

        Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

    2. for Cam Type:


      1. A010JOR

        Remove the nut from the axle carrier.

      2. A010JRQE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 1 mm

        Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

        SST
        09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

        Note

        Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

        Tech Tips

        Use 2 SST of the same type.

      3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.

        A010HKXE02
        SST
        09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

        Note


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

        • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

        • Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.

        • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.

        • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

      4. A010HV3E02
        Text in Illustration
        *a Matchmarks

        Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      5. Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

        Note

        Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

  5. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (for HID Headlight)


    1. A003AZ5

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear height control sensor.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A00ONX9

    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

      Note

      Do not excessively jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.181 in.).

    2. A00OKBQ

      Remove the nut and rear stabilizer cushion.

    3. A00OLVN

      Remove the nut, rear stabilizer link and rear stabilizer cushion.

      Tech Tips

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

  7. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A010J66

    1. Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolts and nuts. Loosen them.

      • Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A010IHR

    1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm with a jack using a wooden block.

    2. A010I9O

      Remove the bolt while holding the nut and disconnect the rear shock absorber.

  9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

    A00OIVO

    1. Remove the bolt and nut located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

    2. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring with rear upper coil spring insulator.

  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.

  11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A010GIA

    1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.