Removal [09/2015 - 08/2016]: Procedure

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to REMOVAL [09/2015 - 12/2017]

See step  3

1. Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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2. Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.

   HINT: 

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

1. Place matchmarks on the rear No. 2 suspension camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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   *a

   Matchmark

2. Loosen the nut (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   NOTE:

   Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

3. Using a jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   NOTE:

   • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
   • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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   *a	Wooden Block
   *b	Jack
   	Wooden Block Placement Location

4. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
   NOTE:

   Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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5. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.

1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the vehicle.

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1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

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