REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

Note

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL


    1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.

      Note

      When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

    2. A003Y4O

      Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.

    3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.


    4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.

    5. Check that the brake pedal cannot be further depressed.

    6. Release the parking brake.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003Y9D

      Remove the 2 screws <E>.

    2. Disengage the clip.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for LHD)


    1. A003YSW

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.

    2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.

      Note

      Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)


    1. A003Z0S

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003W9H

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  8. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for LHD)


    1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    2. A003W4JE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003ZMA

      Remove the screw <E>.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003WPI

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.

  11. LOOSEN PARKING BRAKE CABLE (for RHD)


    1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.

    2. A003ZCVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut
      *2 Adjusting Nut

      Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.

  12. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH


    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.

  14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. 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.

  16. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A003VLL

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  17. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor)


    1. A003WH7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

  19. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for LH Side)


    1. A003VOHE01

      Remove the parking brake lever protector from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  20. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  21. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A003YBX

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

    2. A003VQP

      Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

    3. A003XAKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
      *2 Clip
      *3 Offset Wrench (14 mm)

      Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Insert an offset wrench (14 mm) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

  22. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  23. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003XW0

      Remove the bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.

      Note

      Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

  24. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. REMOVE REAR DISC


    1. Remove the 2 rear discs Click here.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003V3T

      Remove the nut.

    2. A003WIJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a 1 mm or more

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

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

      A003ZGZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Tie the string without any slack. *b Place a wrench here.
      A003ZV9 Turn A003YYF Grease
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060 )

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.

      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

    4. A003ZOJE01
      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.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A003YFX

      Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).

      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)
      A003W0J Bolt (C)

      Note


      • Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.

      • Do not remove the bolts.

    2. A003VIUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *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.

    3. A003YFXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)
      A003W0J Bolt (C)

      Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

    4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    5. Remove the bolt (C), nut and rear axle assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  29. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003WS1

      Remove the nut (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. Remove the nut (B), rear stabilizer link assembly LH and 2 rear stabilizer cushions.

  31. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


    1. A003Y81

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003WHNE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack
      A003ZV9 Bolt (A)
      A003YYF Bolt (B)

      Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH using a jack and wooden block.

      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. Loosen the bolt (A).

      Note


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

      • Do not remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and then slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, and remove the rear coil spring LH.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    4. A003W0N

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  35. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator.

  37. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH


    1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator.

  39. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  40. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A003XZG

      Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  41. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003XUBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      A003YGT Attachment placement location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      • Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 nuts (A), 2 nuts (B) and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.

      A003V59
      Text in Illustration
      A003ZV9 Nut (A) A003YYF Bolt
      A003W0J Nut (B) - -

    3. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

  42. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. A003WHU

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.

  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. A003WWH

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.

  44. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A003Y82

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

  45. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  46. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)


    1. A003Z3ZE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    2. A003VQ8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, separate the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.

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

    3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  47. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  48. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH


    1. A003ZEDE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320, 09952-06010 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    2. A003V6YE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320, 09952-06010 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.

      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.

      • The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.

  49. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.