REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ HID Headlight System)

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  3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR (for Metal Type)

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  11. REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR (for Clamp Type)

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  12. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR (for Clamp Type)

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  13. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A004I0W

      Remove the clamp and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

    2. A004JXL

      Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from rear suspension member lower stopper LH.

  14. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for LH Side)

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  16. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A004IKH

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

  19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

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  21. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  22. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A004K9Z

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

  23. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  24. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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

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      *a Matchmark - -

    2. Remove the nut, rear suspension toe adjust cam, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly LH.

  25. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A004I2D

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

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      A004HD0 Attachment Placement Location

      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 8 bolts, 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers, 2 differential support member stoppers and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers from the rear suspension member.

      A004JM3

    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.

  27. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  28. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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  30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION

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