Rear Strut Rod: 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. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY 
   1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
      Fig 1: Identifying No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly Bolt & Nut

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3. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (for 2WD) 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear strut rod assembly.
      NOTE: Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.
      Fig 2: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolts & Nuts (2WD)

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4. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY (for 4WD) 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear strut rod assembly.
      NOTE: Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.
      Fig 3: Identifying Rear Strut Rod Assembly Bolts & Nuts (4WD)

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