REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


  3. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A01EU3L

      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.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A01ETRY

      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.

  5. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ET18

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

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

  6. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01ETE4

      Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets and 2 rear stabilizer bushings.

  8. REMOVE NO. 3 EXHAUST PIPE SUPPORT BRACKET


    1. A01EVQ4

      Remove the 2 bolts and No. 3 exhaust pipe support bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE REAR BODY END MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EWJL

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear body end mounting bracket sub-assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

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  11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EUAE

      Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly (outer side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

  12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  13. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ET9F

      Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly (outer side) from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

      Note

      When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

  14. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETY6E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Engine Lifter
      *2 Attachment
      A01EVDL 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.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assemblies and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.

      A01EVLF

    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.

  16. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01ETBK

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

  17. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EX17

      Remove the bolt and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER (w/ Dynamic Damper)


    1. A01EXW6

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member damper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION LH


    1. A01EU5TE01

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A01EYSCE01

      Using SST and a press, remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09527-17011
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320 )
      09950-70010   ( 09951-07100 )

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  25. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A01EWQZ

      Remove the 3 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      There are 2 sizes of the hole plugs.