Rear Lower Arm: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts, and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.
NOTE: Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle Assembly With Jack
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REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY
1. Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.
  
  Fig 2: Supporting Rear Axle Assembly With Jack
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2. Remove the bolt and nut (C), and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket
3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
  NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly Bolt And Nut
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4. Remove the nut and bolt (A), and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly
  NOTE: Turn the bolt while holding the nut.
5. Remove the bolt and nut (D), and remove the rear No 2 suspension arm assembly