Removal and Installation: Removal
Right Side
- Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove stabilizer connecting rod from suspension arm. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Separate suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove suspension arm from axle housing.
- Remove stopper bushing, bolts, and nuts, and then remove suspension arm from suspension member.
- Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection .
Left Side
NOTE:
When removing and installing the right side at the same time, it is efficient to remove the suspension arm assembly.
- Remove tire with power tool. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove caliper assembly. 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: Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
- Remove disc rotor. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove shock absorber from axle housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove height sensor from suspension arm. (With AFS) Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove stabilizer connecting rod from suspension arm. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Separate suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove stopper bushing, bolt, and nut, and then remove suspension arm from suspension member.
- Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection .