REAR LOWER ARM (for 4WD): Removal

HINT:

• The removal procedures for the LH and RH sides are different.
• When removing RH side components, it is not necessary to follow the steps with (for LH Side).
• When removing LH side components, it is not necessary to follow the steps with (for RH side).

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL (for RH Side) 
2. REMOVE REAR WHEELS (for LH Side) 
3. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 
   1. Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   2. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
      NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
   3. Remove the nut, the No. 2 camber adjust cam, the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

      HINT:

      When removing the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

4. REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
5. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) 

   HINT:

   Perform the same procedure as the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

   Fig 1: Locating Rear No. 2 Suspension Arm Assembly LH Bolts

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7. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
8. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
9. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
10. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
11. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
12. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
13. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH  (See INSTALLATION )
14. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly RH.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
    2. Remove the bolt, the nut, and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly RH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
15. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
16. REMOVE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
17. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)  (See REPLACEMENT )
18. SEPARATE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
    Fig 2: Locating Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly RH Bolts

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19. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the rear disc from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly LH (See INSPECTION ).
    2. Remove the rear disc from the rear axle hub and bearing assembly RH.

       HINT:

       Perform the same procedure as the LH side (See INSPECTION ).

20. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
21. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
22. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Loosen the bolt.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
       Fig 3: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly LH Bolt

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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
       NOTE:

       • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
       • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
       Fig 4: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolts

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    3. Remove the bolt, the nut, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
       NOTE:

       • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
       • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

       HINT:

       Use a rope or equivalent to hang the rear drive shaft assembly.

       Fig 5: Locating Rear Drive Shaft Assembly Bolts

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23. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side) 
    1. Loosen the 2 bolts.
       NOTE: Since stopper nuts are used, loosen the bolts.
       Fig 6: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly LH And RH Side Bolt

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    2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly RH.
       NOTE:

       • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
       • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.
       Fig 7: Locating Rear Shock Absorber Bolts

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    3. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 nuts, and the rear axle carrier sub-assembly RH.
       NOTE:

       • Be careful not to damage the outboard joint boot.
       • Be careful not to damage the speed sensor rotor.

       HINT:

       Use a rope or equivalent to hang the rear drive shaft assembly.

       Fig 8: Locating Rear Axle Carrier Sub-Assembly RH Bolts

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24. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
25. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
26. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side)  (See REMOVAL )
27. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH (for LH Side)  (See DISASSEMBLY )
28. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
29. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
30. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for LH Side)  (See INSTALLATION )
31. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH (for LH Side) 
    1. Remove the bolt, the nut, and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
       NOTE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
    Fig 9: Identifying Mark On Rear No. 1 Suspension Arm Assembly LH

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