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Removal [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 09/2022]

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  5. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]

  6. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Remove the grommet of the wire harness and pass the connector through the hole to the outside of the vehicle.
    3. Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
      WARNING:
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      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
      NOTE:

      Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

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      *a Engine Lifter
      *b Attachment
      Attachment Placement Location
    4. Remove the 2 bolts, 6 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.
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    5. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

    6. Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

      Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.

  7. REMOVE WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disengage the 2 clamps and remove the wire harness from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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  8. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side) 
    1. Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion rib.
      NOTE:

      Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.

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      *a Bend Portion
    2. Apply lubricant to the contact surfaces of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion.
    3. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04010
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04061
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

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    4. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09830-10010 
        1. 09830-01010
        2. 09830-01040
        3. 09830-01050
      • SST: 09950-40011 
        1. 09951-04010
        2. 09952-04010
        3. 09954-04010
        4. 09955-04061
        5. 09958-04011
      NOTE:
      • Set the claws of SST into the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely as shown in the illustration.
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
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      *a Hold
      Turn
    5. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side) 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH 
    1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-60011 
        1. 09951-00330
      NOTE:

      Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.

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    2. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
      • SST: 09950-00020 
      • SST: 09950-00030 
      • SST: 09950-60011 
        1. 09951-00330
      NOTE:
      • Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
      • Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH may fly out.
      • The rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH cannot be reused.
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      *a Hold
      Turn
    3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member rear body mount cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
  13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH 

    HINT: 

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE HOLE PLUG 
    1. Remove the 10 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      HINT: 

      There are 2 different shapes of hole plug.

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