REAR LOWER ARM (for 2WD): Removal

HINT:

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

1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
2. REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
3. REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
4. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover)  (See REMOVAL )
5. REMOVE REAR MAT  (See REMOVAL )
6. REMOVE DECK TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER 
7. REMOVE LOWER SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HINGE COVER (w/ Cover) 
8. REMOVE SPARE TIRE 
9. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL CARRIER LOCK COVER (w/ Cover) 
10. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
11. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

       HINT:

       If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

       Fig 1: Identifying Rear Stabilizer Link Assembly LH

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12. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

13. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR  (See REMOVAL  )
14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
       Fig 2: Identifying Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt

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15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.
       Fig 3: Identifying Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly Bolt

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