Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
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- REMOVE REAR WHEELS
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- REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY SET LH
*a Matchmark - - Nut - - - Place matchmarks on the toe adjust cam sub-assembly, toe adjust plate and rear steering link assembly.
- Remove the nut, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and toe adjust plate, and separate the toe control link sub-assembly set LH from the rear steering link assembly.NOTE:
Make sure to support the toe control link sub-assembly set LH using string to prevent damage to the ball joint.
*a 2 mm (0.0787 in.) - - - Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
- Remove the nut.
- Install SST (attachment) onto the toe control link sub-assembly set LH so that there is a space of approximately 2 mm (0.0787 in.) between the arm and attachment.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Be sure to install SST because the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH spacer may shift.
- As SST may become damaged, make sure that the space between the arm and spacers is not 2 mm (0.0787 in.) or less.
- SST: 09628-50010
- Using SST, remove the toe control link sub-assembly set LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
- SST: 09628-50010
- 09628-05010
NOTE:- Apply molybdenum grease to threads and end of the SST bolt.
- Do not damage the dust cover.
- Make sure to attach the ball joint so that it is in a straight line with the bolt of SST.
- Do not apply a torque of 160 N.m (1631 kgf/cm, 118 ft.lbf) or more to SST as it may be damaged.
- SST: 09628-50010
- REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY SET RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY