- Remove tires with power tool. Refer to Exploded View
.
- Remove caliper assemblies. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to Removal and Installation
(1 piston type), Removal and Installation
(2 piston type).
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
- Remove disc rotor. Refer to Removal and Installation
.
- Remove main muffler. Refer to Removal and Installation
(VQ37VHR), Removal and Installation
(VK56VD).
- Remove member stay and rear final drive assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation
(VQ37VHR), Removal and Installation
(VK56VD).
- Remove drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation
.
- Separate rear cable from front cable, and then remove rear cable from rear suspension member. Refer to Removal and Installation
.
- Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness from rear suspension member. Refer to Removal and Installation
.
- Disconnect height sensor harness connector. Refer to Removal and Installation
(with AFS).
- Remove shock absorber from axle housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Set suitable jack under rear suspension member.
CAUTION:
Check that jack supporting status is stable.
- Remove rear under cover from rear suspension member stay. Refer to Removal and Installation
.
- Remove rear suspension member stay.
- Remove rear suspension member mounting nuts.
- Slowly lower jack, then remove rear suspension member, suspension arms, front lower links, wheel hub and housings from vehicle as a unit.
CAUTION:
Operate while checking that jack supporting status is stable.
- Remove mount stopper from rear suspension member.
- Remove height sensor from suspension arm (left side). Refer to Removal and Installation
(with AFS).
- Remove toe control link from rear suspension member. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove suspension arms, front lower link, rear lower link, and axle housing from rear suspension member.
- Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection .