REMOVE REAR WHEELS
DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side)
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.
Note
Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.
DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for LH Side)
Remove the nut and separate the 2 clamps and rear speed sensor wire.
SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE (for RH Side)
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/ Height Control Sensor)
Remove the bolt and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH from the rear axle beam assembly.
| *1 | Vinyl Tape |
Using a vinyl tape, secure the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH as shown in the illustration.
SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER LH
Remove the clip and turn back the rear wheel house liner LH to separate the rear wheel house liner LH.
SEPARATE REAR WHEEL HOUSE LINER RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
| *1 | LH Side |
| *2 | RH Side |
Loosen the 2 bolts.
Note
Do not remove the bolts.
Support the spring seat of the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks.
| *1 | Jack | *2 | Wooden Block |
CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear axle beam assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
Tech Tips
Support the rear shock absorber at a position where it compresses by approximately 20 to 30 mm (0.787 to 1.18 in.).
Remove the 2 bolts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.
Note
Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.
Slowly lower the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and remove the rear coil spring LH.
Note
When moving the rear axle beam assembly beyond full rebound, make sure that the rear axle beam assembly is not out of position for more than 10 minutes.
Slowly jack up the rear axle beam assembly using 2 jacks and 2 wooden blocks, and temporarily tighten the rear axle beam assembly to the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
| *1 | Jack | *2 | Wooden Block |
Note
Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.
REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH