REAR TRAILING ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear trailing arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replaced Part or Performed Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed Link
Rear wheel alignment adjustment

  1. Clear zero point calibration data.

  2. Perform yaw rate and acceleration sensor zero point calibration.

  • DTCs are stored

  • ABS warning light illuminates

  • Slip indicator light illuminates

  • VSC disabled or malfunctions

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Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for 2WD)

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  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for 2WD)

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  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for AWD)

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  5. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for AWD)

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  6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY


    1. for 2WD:


      1. B008L67

        Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and connector cover.

    2. for AWD:


      1. B008LEA

        Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the No. 2 parking brake wire connector from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly.

        Note

        Be careful not to damage the rear axle hub and bearing assembly and connector cover.

    3. A001XMP

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. Remove the nut to separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

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  8. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A001YD4C01
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Transmission Jack

      Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support 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.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. A001V57

      Remove the 2 bolts to separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

    3. A001WGS

      Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SUSPENSION SUPPORT COVER


    1. A001WKK

      Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

      Note

      Do not overtighten the vise.

    2. A001U6N

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the NO. 1 rear suspension support cover.

  10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET


    1. A001T6H

      Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.

      Note

      Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.