REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL


  1. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE


    1. With the power switch on (IG), operate the electric parking brake switch to release the parking brake. Then turn the power switch off.

      Tech Tips

      If the parking brake cannot be released, use the luggage compartment's parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal to disable the SRS system.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  6. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  7. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS


    1. A01FSRF

      Remove the bolt and parking brake plunger protector.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

    3. Disconnect the harness clamp.

    4. Detach the trunk interior electric parking brake actuator grommet.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER


    1. A01FRBM

      Remove the 4 clips, 6 nuts and No. 1 floor under cover.

  9. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE

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  10. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE HEAT INSULATOR


    1. A01FS9N

      for Type B:

      Remove the 2 nuts and parking brake cable heat insulator.

  11. REMOVE ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR CAP


    1. A01FUHW

      for Type A:

      Remove the 2 nuts and electric parking brake actuator cap.

    2. for Type B:


      1. A01FROB

        Remove the 2 nuts and electric parking brake actuator cap.

      2. Remove the nut and cable support bracket.

  12. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  13. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FRFF

      Remove the nut and rear height control link.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts and rear height control sensor sub-assembly LH.

    3. Detach the clamp.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

  14. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


    1. A01FVGJ

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

  15. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH


    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.

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  18. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE

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  19. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    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.

    4. A01FTQVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and rear suspension member.

    5. Remove the nut, rear suspension toe adjust cam, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link.

  20. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (w/o DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  21. DISCONNECT REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY LH (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)


    1. Remove the clip and castle nut.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) to the tie rod assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0397 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060 )
      A01FTWXE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Nut *2 Body
      *3 Claw *4 Spacer
      *3 Spacer B - -
      *a Parallel *b 1 mm (0.0397 in.)
      *c Molybdenum Grease Application Area *d String
      *e Place the wrench here - -

      Note


      • Apply molybdenum grease to the threads of SST.

      • Be sure to install the spacers (SST spacer B) as the steering knuckle spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0397 in.) or less.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the tie rod assembly from the steering knuckle.

      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.

      • If the axle carrier spacer (*4) comes out of position, replace the axle carrier and tie rod.

  22. DISCONNECT REAR STEERING TIE ROD ASSEMBLY RH (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY (w/ DYNAMIC REAR STEERING)


    1. A01FQXCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock
      *2 Claw

      Disconnect the 2 connectors from the rear steering control ECU.

      Tech Tips

      Pull up the lock, detach the claw and move the lever to disconnect the connector which uses a lock.

    2. A01FRHB

      Remove the nut and detach the clamp and grommet of the wire harness.

    3. A01FT44

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear steering link assembly.

      Note

      Do not drop the rear steering link assembly.

  24. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH


    1. A01FUC5

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

  25. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01FSZ9

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

    2. A01FS6S

      Remove the bolt and nut, and then remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member.

  27. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  28. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    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.

  29. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  30. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    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.

  31. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH


    1. A01FQH6

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear suspension member brace.

  33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    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 bolt, washer and nut, and then remove the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member.

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

  35. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    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.

  37. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    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.

  39. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  40. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Using a plastic-faced hammer, separate the drive shaft from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the rear axle assembly.

      Note


      • Be careful not to damage the boot.

      • Use a wire or an equivalent to keep the rear drive shaft assembly from hanging down.

  41. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  42. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


    1. A01FVP2

      Remove the 6 bolts and 2 rear suspension member braces from the rear suspension member.

  43. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01FR2RE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Attachment
      *2 Engine Lifter
      *a 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


      • 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 6 bolts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers and 2 rear suspension member lower stopper sub-assemblies.

    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.

  44. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE WITH BRACKET ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY

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  45. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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  46. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION


    1. Using SST, remove the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.

      SST
      09316-12010
      09570-24011
      A01FULLE01
      Text in Illustration
      A01FRJI Front of Vehicle - -

      Note


      • Do not bring SST into contact with the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      • Before using SST, apply grease to SST bolts.

      • Set SST in the correct direction.

      • Do not tilt the bolts of SST.

      • Tighten the 2 bolts of SST so that they enter the 2 holes of the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion by an equal amount.

      • Do not reuse the rear No. 1 differential mount cushion.

  47. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION


    1. Using SST, remove the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.

      SST
      09316-12010
      09570-24011
      A01FTHCE01
      Text in Illustration
      A01FRJI Front of Vehicle - -

      Note


      • Do not bring SST into contact with the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      • Before using SST, apply grease to SST bolt.

      • Set SST in the correct direction.

      • Do not tilt the bolt of SST.

      • Do not reuse the rear No. 2 differential mount cushion.

  48. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A01FV6T

      Remove the 4 bolts, 2 stabilizer brackets, 2 rear stabilizer bushes and rear stabilizer bar.

  49. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR LOWER STOPPER (for LH Side)


    1. A01FQA3

      Remove the rear suspension member rear lower stopper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  50. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR LOWER STOPPER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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


    1. A01FUY3

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion rib.

    2. A01FQ0HE01

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

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320 )

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of SST center bolt before use.

      • 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. A01FTY5E03
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn

      If the outer casing of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion remains, insert SST between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly, and then remove the outer casing.

      SST
      09608-06041
      09950-00020
      09950-00030
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00550 )

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  53. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for LH Side)


    1. A01FRIP

      Remove the rear suspension member rear upper stopper from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  54. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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


    1. A01FUY3

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion rib.

    2. A01FQ75E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

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

      SST
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04020, 09955-04061, 09957-04010, 09958-04011 )
      09950-60010   ( 09951-00320 )

      Note


      • Apply grease to the threads and tip of SST center bolt before use.

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

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

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.