REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note:

  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake shoes are to be removed and installed, be sure to perform the Disable Brake Control procedure and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery before beginning work.

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note:

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

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  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL

    Click here

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

    Click here

  4. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP (for AWD)

    Click here

  5. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS (for AWD)

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)

    Click here

  7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER RH (w/ Cover)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for AWD)

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  9. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for AWD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH (for 2WD)

    Click hereClick here

  11. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH (for 2WD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for AWD)

    Click here

  13. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for AWD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  15. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE REAR DISC

    Click here

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH

    for 2WD:Click hereClick here

    for AWD:Click hereClick here

  18. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  20. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

    1. C297434

      Remove the 3 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH from the front suspension crossmember sub-assembly.

  22. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE

    1. Remove the 6 bolts and disconnect the No. 2 parking brake cable assembly and No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

      C347082

  24. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  25. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  26. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  27. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  28. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  29. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  30. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  31. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  32. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  33. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  34. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  35. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  36. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  37. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  38. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  39. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  40. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  41. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  42. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  43. REMOVE EXHAUST TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  44. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

    1. C311688C03

      *A

      for 2WD

      *B

      for AWD

      Detach the 3 clamps and disconnect the wire harness.

  45. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C307164C02

      *a

      Plate Lift Attachment

      *b

      Engine Lifter
      V100155

      Attachment Placement Positions

      Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the suspension member.

      Note:

      • Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the rear suspension member sub-assembly is level.

      • As the rear suspension member sub-assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, 2 rear upper body mounting cushions and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  46. REMOVE REAR TRACTION WITH TRANSAXLE MOTOR ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

    Click here

  47. REMOVE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION (for AWD)

    Click here

  48. REMOVE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (for AWD)

    Click here

  49. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET

    Click here

  50. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

    Click here

  51. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

    Click here

  52. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER SUPPORT BRACKET LH

    1. C307445

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer support bracket LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  53. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER SUPPORT BRACKET RH

    1. C307446

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear stabilizer support bracket RH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

  54. REMOVE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and cable support bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.