REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER 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 TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 3ZR-FE:

      Remove the tailpipe assembly Click here.

    2. for 1ZR-FAE:

      Remove the tailpipe assembly Click here.

    3. for 2ZR-FAE:

      Remove the tailpipe assembly Click here.

    4. for 3ZR-FAE:

      Remove the tailpipe assembly Click here.

  4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE


    1. Disconnect the skid control sensor wire connector from the vehicle side connector on the rear floor.

    2. A003DZ0

      Disconnect the grommet of the skid control sensor wire from the hole of the wheel house.

    3. A003D5Y

      Remove the bolt and sensor clamp from the wheel house gusset.

    4. A003CXW

      Remove the bolt and sensor clamp from the trailing arm bracket.

    5. A003CMOE01

      Detach the sensor clamp.

    6. Disconnect the connector.

  5. REMOVE FLOOR NO. 2 UNDER COVER


    1. Remove the 6 clips and under cover.

  6. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE


    1. A005R4L

      Remove the clamp.

    2. Remove the bolt and clamp.

      A005R8I

    3. Remove the 2 nuts and casing cap.

    4. A005SKX

      Remove the bolt and clamp from the trailing arm LH.

    5. A005TP0

      Remove the bolt and clamp from the trailing arm RH.

  7. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A00OMLG

      Remove the bolt and detach the clamp from the trailing arm.

    2. A00ONKZ

      Remove the clip and pin from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly. Then disconnect the end of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    3. A00OIP1E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw

      Detach the claws of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly. Then disconnect the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. A00ONLDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Place matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.

    2. Remove the rear disc.

  10. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A005WL5

      Remove the 4 bolts and the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

  11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. 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.

  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH

    A010JED

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cover.

  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH

    A010HVD

    1. Detach the 2 clips, and remove the bolt and rear floor side member cover.

  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

    A003CJD

    1. Remove the 3 bolts and member brace from the suspension member.

  17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A003AP6

    1. Remove the nut and rear stabilizer cushion.

    2. A003CVU

      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.

    3. Remove the rear stabilizer cushion from the stabilizer link.

  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

    A003DZD

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 stabilizer brackets from the suspension member.

    2. Remove the stabilizer bar from the suspension member.

  21. 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.

  22. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A010JQF

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm.

  24. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  25. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A00ONJ1

    1. Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.

      Note


      • Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.

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

  26. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    A010HEF

    1. Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the rear upper control arm and remove the rear axle carrier.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  28. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A00ONX9

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

    2. A00OLS3

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then disconnect the rear shock absorber from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

      Note

      Hold the nut and then remove the bolt.

  30. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. 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.

  32. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


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

  34. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

  36. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

  37. 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.

  38. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    A010JHS

    1. Remove the bolt, nut and upper control arm from the rear suspension member.

  40. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  41. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A010M5Z

    CAUTION:

    As the rear suspension member is very heavy, support it with an engine lift and attachments.


    1. Support the rear suspension member with an engine lift and attachments.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 4 nuts.

    3. A010L7Q

      Slightly lower the rear suspension member, and then pull out the lock lever and disconnect the electric parking brake actuator connector.

    4. Lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  42. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH CABLE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the clamp from the rear suspension member.

      A005SR5E01

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 clamps from the rear suspension member.

    3. A005TJC

      Remove the 4 nuts and actuator from the rear suspension member.

      Note


      • Do not carry the electric parking brake actuator by the cable.

      • Do not drop the electric parking brake actuator. If the electric parking brake actuator is dropped, it cannot be reused.

  43. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. A005VO1

      Remove the 4 bolts and parking brake actuator support bracket.

  44. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (w/o Rough Road Package 2)

    A010LE7E01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Turn
    *2 Hold

    1. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member.

      SST
      09950-00020
      09950-00030
      09950-40011   ( 09957-04010 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00300 )

      Note

      The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

  45. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION (w/o Rough Road Package 2)

    A010LE7E01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Turn
    *2 Hold

    1. Using SST, remove the cushion from the rear suspension member.

      SST
      09950-00020
      09950-00030   ( 09957-04010 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00300 )

      Note

      The cushion cannot be reused.

  46. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DYNAMIC DAMPER


    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 dynamic dampers from the rear suspension member.