SUSPENSION ARM : Removal & Installation: Removal

Right Side 

1. Remove rear suspension assembly. Refer to REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER : Removal & Installation .
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from suspension arm. Refer to REAR STABILIZER : Exploded View .
3. Separate suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to REAR COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER : Exploded View .
4. Remove suspension arm from axle housing.
5. Remove stopper bushing, bolts, and nuts, and then remove suspension arm from suspension member. Refer to SUSPENSION ARM : Exploded View .
6. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to SUSPENSION ARM : Inspection .

Left Side 

1. Remove tire with power tool. Refer to ROAD WHEEL TIRE : Exploded View .
2. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work.
   • 1 piston type: Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal & Installation .
   • 2 piston type: Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal & Installation .
   CAUTION: Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor. Refer to REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING : Removal & Installation .
4. Remove drive shaft. Refer to REAR DRIVE SHAFT : Removal & Installation .
5. Remove dynamic digital suspension or shock absorber from axle housing. Refer to REAR COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER : Removal & Installation .
6. Remove height sensor from suspension arm. (AFS models) Refer to HEIGHT SENSOR : Removal & Installation .
7. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from suspension arm. Refer to REAR STABILIZER : Removal & Installation .
8. Separate suspension arm from axle housing. Refer to REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING : Removal & Installation .
9. Remove stopper bushing, bolt, and nut, and then remove suspension arm from suspension member. Refer to SUSPENSION ARM : Exploded View .
10. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to SUSPENSION ARM : Inspection .