Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure

Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 10/2018] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2018 - 10/2022] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - ]

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [09/2014 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [10/2022 - ]

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   Disconnect the 3 grommets and remove the 6 clips and No. 1 floor under cover assembly.

Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [11/2017 - ]

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   Remove the nut.

2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060

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   *a	1 mm (0.0394 in.)

   NOTE:

   • Be sure to install SST to prevent the spacer of the rear axle carrier sub-assembly from coming off.
   • Make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers (SST spacer B) is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more to prevent damage to SST.
3. Using SST, separate the rear steering tie rod assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010

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   *a	Nut	*b	Spacer
   *c	Tie string without any slack	*d	Place wrench here
   	Turn		Molybdenum Grease

   WARNING:

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

   NOTE:

   • Install SST so that (A) and (B) shown in the illustration are parallel. Otherwise, the ball joint dust cover may be damaged.
   • Be sure to place the wrench on the part shown in the illustration.
   • Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear upper control arm assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
   • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the spacer.
   • Do not damage the rear steering tie rod assembly LH ball joint dust cover.
   • If the spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly and rear steering link assembly with a new one.

HINT: 

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2014 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [09/2020 - ]

1. Disconnect the 2 connectors from the rear steering control ECU.

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   *a	Lock of the Lock Lever
   *b	Lock Lever

   HINT: 

   When disconnecting the connector with lock lever, pull out the lock of the lock lever and turn the lock lever as shown in the illustration.

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   Disengage the 6 wire harness clamps.

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   Remove the nut.

4. Disengage the wire harness clamp and disconnect the grommet.
5. Remove the 4 bolts and rear steering link assembly.

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   NOTE:

   Do not drop the rear steering link assembly.