Removal [03/2017 - 05/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [03/2017 - 05/2023]
- REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the nut.
- Install 2 SST (spacer B) onto the lower control arm assembly LH so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02060
*a SST (Spacer B) *b 1 mm (0.0394 in.) *c Spacer *d Center Nut *e Body *f Claw *g Parallel *h String NOTE:- Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or less.
- SST: 09960-20010
- Using SST, disconnect the lower control arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
- SST: 09960-20010
- 09961-02010
NOTE:- Apply molybdenum grease to the bolt threads and end of the SST bolt.
- Do not damage the dust cover.
- As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and claw are parallel.
- Make sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
- SST: 09960-20010
Remove the bolt, nut and lower control arm assembly LH.
NOTE:Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
- Remove the nut.
- DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
- DISCONNECT REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Using a plastic-faced hammer or equivalent, strike the part labeled A from the rear of the vehicle to maintain the clearance at the slide pin area.
*a A *b Arm *c Slide Pin *d Axle Carrier Front of the Vehicle NOTE:Be careful not to damage the arm.
Remove the nut, bolt and washer.
Remove the nut, rear No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension arm attachment sub-assembly and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
- Using a plastic-faced hammer or equivalent, strike the part labeled A from the rear of the vehicle to maintain the clearance at the slide pin area.