REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. DISCONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FT7M

      Remove the nut and disconnect the rear height control sensor from the rear No. 1 upper control arm.

  3. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR


    1. A01FVGJ

      Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear axle assembly.

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT


    1. A01FVWIE01

      Using SST and a hammer, release the staked part of the axle shaft nut.

      SST
      09930-00010

      Note

      Release the staked part of the nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

  5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE

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  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    1. A01FUC5

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  7. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)


    1. Remove the nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the toe control link so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the link and spacers.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
      A01FUB7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw *2 Body
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *5 SST (Spacer B) - -
      *a Parallel *b Space of approx. 1 mm
      *c Turn - -

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the rear axle assembly.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  8. DISCONNECT REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)


    1. Remove the nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the rear steering link so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the link and spacers.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Claw *2 Body
      *3 Nut *4 Spacer
      *5 SST (Spacer B) - -
      *a Parallel *b Space of approx. 1 mm
      *c Turn - -

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear steering link from the rear axle assembly.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      CAUTION:

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

      Note


      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

  9. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FSZ9

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

  10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FPYH

      Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly.

      Tech Tips

      If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon wrench to hold the stud bolt.

  11. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FUS4E01

      Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note


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

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

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

    2. A01FVHF

      Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear shock absorber from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      Hold the nut and remove the bolt.

  12. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. Loosen the bolt and nut of the rear No. 2 suspension arm on the rear suspension member side.

    2. A01FT3B

      Remove the bolt and nut located on the rear axle assembly of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

      Note

      Hold the nut and remove the bolt.

    3. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring with rear upper coil spring insulator.

    4. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FVKW

      Remove the bolt, nut and washer, and disconnect the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

    2. A01FQGL

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear suspension member.

  14. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FQP0

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the rear speed sensor from the rear upper control arm.

    2. A01FUMV

      Remove the bolt, nut and washer, and disconnect the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

    3. A01FSZV

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer and rear upper control arm assembly from the rear suspension member.