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. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A003W3L

      Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


    1. for LH Side:


      1. A003WZU

        Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.

      2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

    2. for RH Side:


      1. A003Y2E

        Remove the bolt and nut.

      2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

      A003XR8

  5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE


    1. A003YFI

      Remove the bolt and disengage the clamp to separate the rear speed sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  6. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZOJE01
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      *a Matchmarks

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

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

      Note

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

    3. Separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A003WD8E03
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      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. A003ZCD

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and rear trailing arm assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)