REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

  3. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY


    1. A019M7P

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 compression springs.

    2. Remove the tail exhaust pipe assembly from the 4 exhaust pipe supports.

    3. Remove the gasket from the center exhaust pipe assembly.

  4. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH


    1. A019M65

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake line from the rear flexible hose LH.

      Note


      • Do not bend or damage the brake line.

      • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt and dust to enter the brake line.

    2. Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.

    3. A019NUW

      Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear upper control arm assembly LH.

  5. SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH


    1. A019K42

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

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  8. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A019P5R

      Remove the bolt and No. 1 bracket.

    2. A019P8DE01

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

  9. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019OGKE01

      Remove the 2 nuts (A) and rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

    2. Remove the nut (B) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

      Tech Tips

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

  11. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR


    1. A019OVJ

      Remove the 4 nuts and rear stabilizer bar with 2 rear stabilizer bushings and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets.

  13. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019MM4E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      *3 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

    2. Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. Loosen the nut (A).

      Note

      When loosening the nut (A), keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

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

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

    5. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and remove the rear coil spring.

    6. A019P9D

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

    7. A019O5K

      Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

      Note

      When removing the nut, keep the toe adjust cam from rotating.

  14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  15. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE


    1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the 3 connectors, and then disengage the 4 clamps to separate the frame wire from rear suspension member as shown in the illustration.

      A019JR3

  16. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH.


      1. A019LINE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Jack
        *2 Wooden Block

        Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      2. Remove the bolt and nut, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.

        Note

        Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

      3. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

    2. Separate the rear upper control arm assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    3. A019OW7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Jack
      *2 Wooden Block
      *3 Attachment

      Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Make sure to secure the rear suspension member to prevent it from dropping.

    4. Remove the 2 nuts, 4 bolts, 2 rear lower suspension braces and 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers.

      A019KDS

    5. Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.


      1. A019P63E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Jack
        *2 Wooden Block

        Using a jack and wooden block, jack up the rear axle assembly LH to replicate standard vehicle height conditions.

      2. Remove the nut (A) and the spacer.

      3. Remove the bolt (B), nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

        Note

        Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt (B).

      4. Slowly lower the rear axle assembly LH.

    6. Remove the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

    7. Slowly lower the rear suspension member.

      Note

      When lowering the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

  17. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER UPPER STOPPER


    1. A019KCX

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.

  18. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR UPPER STOPPER


    1. A019M7A

      Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.

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


    1. A019P50E01

      Remove the bolt (B) and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH from the rear upper control arm assembly RH.

    2. Remove the bolt (A), 2 nuts and rear height control sensor sub-assembly RH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE LH


    1. A019JQ3

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor wire LH.

  21. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE RH


    1. A019O7Y

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and rear speed sensor wire RH.

  22. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A019KIV

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since the stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  23. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

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


    1. A019PGKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A019MTWE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    3. A019NTNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, separate the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • 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.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion (LH Side) from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH


    1. A019KEWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bend Portion

      Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH rib.

      Note

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

    2. A019KVBE01

      Install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

    3. A019LD5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, separate the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      SST
      09830-10010   ( 09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050 )
      09950-40011   ( 09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09958-04011 )

      Note


      • Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.

      • 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.

    4. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

  28. REMOVE HOLE PLUG


    1. A019OGM

      Remove the 12 hole plugs from the rear suspension member as shown in the illustration.