Removal [09/2023 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL LH
See step 8
- REMOVE REAR BUMPER SIDE SEAL RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - ]
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location - - - Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
- 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.
- Remove the 2 bolts, 6 nuts, rear suspension member rear lower brace LH and rear suspension member rear lower brace RH.
- 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.
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 [12/2023 - ] - REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 [12/2023 - ] - REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE WIRE HARNESS CLAMP BRACKET
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER LOWER STOPPER RETAINER LH
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER LOWER STOPPER RETAINER RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR LOWER REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER STOPPER
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION LH
*a Bend Portion *b Hold Turn - - - Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH rib.NOTE:
Make sure to bend the 2 portions of the cushion rib until the claws of SST can fit securely.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04010
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04061
- 09958-04011
NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using SST, remove the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH while applying lubricant into the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- SST: 09830-10010
- 09830-01010
- 09830-01040
- 09830-01050
- SST: 09950-40011
- 09951-04010
- 09952-04010
- 09954-04010
- 09955-04061
- 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.
- SST: 09830-10010
- Using a chisel and hammer, bend the 2 portions of the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion LH rib.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH
*a Hold - - Turn - - - Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- SST: 09950-00020
- SST: 09950-00030
- SST: 09950-60011
- 09951-00330
NOTE:Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and tip of the SST center bolt before use.
- 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
- 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.
- Install SST as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG