REAR STRUT ROD 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 NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for LH Side)


    1. for TMC Made:


      1. A01EWCI

        Remove the screw and 2 clips.

        Text in Illustration
        A01EUL1 Nut (attached to under cover)
        A01ETOA Screw

      2. Disengage the 6 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        The 6 nuts will remain attached to the No. 2 floor under cover.

    2. except TMC Made:


      1. A01EX7P

        Remove the 2 clips.

        Text in Illustration
        A01EUL1 Nut (attached to under cover)

      2. Disengage the 6 nuts and remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        The 6 nuts will remain attached to the No. 2 floor under cover.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for RH Side)


    1. for TMC Made:


      1. A01EZ35

        Remove the screw.

        Text in Illustration
        A01EUL1 Nut (attached to under cover)
        A01ETOA Screw

      2. Disengage the 5 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

        Tech Tips

        Rotate the clips to disengage them. The 5 nuts and 2 clips will remain attached to the No. 1 floor under cover.

    2. except TMC Made:


      1. A01EW56

        Disengage the 5 nuts and 2 clips, and remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

        Text in Illustration
        A01EUL1 Nut (attached to under cover)

        Tech Tips

        Rotate the clips to disengage them. The 5 nuts and 2 clips will remain attached to the No. 1 floor under cover.

  4. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EXT4

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

  5. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EVMME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block

      Support the rear axle carrier sub assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

    2. A01EXIL

      Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear strut rod assembly (front side).

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

    3. A01EWBX

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear strut rod assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.