REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Automatic Headlight Beam Level Control System)

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  3. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for 4WD/AWD)

    C130587

    1. Using SST and a hammer, unstake the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut.

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      09931-00010

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      Note:

      Loosen the staked part of the rear axle shaft nut completely, otherwise the screw of the drive shaft may be damaged.

    2. While applying the brakes, remove the rear axle shaft nut.

  4. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for 4WD/AWD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

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

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

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD/AWD)

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  8. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for 4WD/AWD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

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  10. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  12. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE REAR DISC

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  14. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)

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  16. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD/AWD)

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  18. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD/AWD)

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH

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  20. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  21. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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  22. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  23. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

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  24. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  25. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  26. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    C156413

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm.

  27. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  28. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  29. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  30. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    C156415

    1. Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the rear upper control arm and remove the rear axle carrier.

      Note:

      Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

  31. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

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  33. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  34. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH

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  35. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  36. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  37. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  38. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

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  39. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  40. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  41. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  42. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

    C172697

    1. Remove the bolt, nut and upper control arm from the rear suspension member.

  43. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  44. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for 4WD/AWD)

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  45. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for 4WD/AWD)

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  46. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. C266838C01

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      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. C266837

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

  47. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION (for 4WD/AWD)

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