REMOVE REAR WHEEL
DISCONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and disconnect the rear height control sensor from the rear No. 1 upper control arm.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
Remove the 3 bolts and rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
Remove the nut.
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.
| *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.).
Using SST, disconnect the toe control link from the rear axle assembly.
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.
DISCONNECT REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)
Remove the nut.
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.
| *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.).
Using SST, disconnect the rear steering link from the rear axle assembly.
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.
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and nut, and disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.
Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member.
REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
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.
DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
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.
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.
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE
Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.
REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
Loosen the bolt and nut of the rear No. 2 suspension arm on the rear suspension member side.
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.
Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring with rear upper coil spring insulator.
Remove the bolt, washer and nut, and then remove the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member.
Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.