Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING:
If a transmission jack is used with a two-post lift, do not lift the vehicle too much. The center gravity of the vehicle may change and fall.
- Remove the rear wheel and tires.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - " WHEEL ")
- Remove the height sensor. [If equipped]
(Refer to Body Electric System - " INTELLIGENT FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM (IFS) HEIGHT SENSOR ")
- Remove the rear shock absorber lower bolt (A), washer (B), and nut (C).
Tightening torque:
176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)
NOTE:- Install the transmission jack and lift up the parts to prevent the bolts and nuts from damage when installing or removing.
- Mark and remove all bolts and nuts to prevent incorrectly positioned installation.
Information
Hold the bolt and remove or install the nut.
- Remove the rear lower arm nut (A), washer (B), and bolt (C).
Tightening torque:
176.5 - 196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)
NOTE:- Install the transmission jack and lift up the parts to prevent the bolts and nuts from damage when installing or removing.
- Mark and remove all bolts and nuts to prevent incorrectly positioned installation.
Information
Hold the bolt and remove or install the nut.
- Lower the rear lower arm in the direction of the arrow, then remove the rear coil spring (A).
- Remove the rear coil spring lower pad (A) from the rear lower arm.