Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
2. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (for 2WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. DISCONNECT REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for 4WD) (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. DISCONNECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH (See  INSTALLATION  ) 
6. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Loosen the bolt from the suspension member side.
      NOTE: Do not remove the bolt and nut. Only loosen them.
      Fig 1: Loosening Bolt From Suspension Member Side

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   2. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
      NOTE: Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and the arm.
      Fig 2: Supporting No. 2 Suspension Arm LH With A Jack

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   3. Remove the bolt and nut from the axle carrier side.
   4. Slowly lower the jack, and disconnect the No. 2 suspension arm from the axle carrier.
7. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR UPPER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING INSULATOR LOWER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
   Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Nut From Axle Carrier Side

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10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the bolt, nut and suspension arm from the suspension member.
       Fig 4: Removing Bolt, Nut And Suspension Arm From Suspension Member

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