Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
- Remove the nut (B) and the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear stabilizer bar.
HINT:
If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.
- Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
- Place matchmarks on the No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
*a Wooden Block *b Jack *c Matchmark - Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly using a jack and wooden block.WARNING:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.
NOTE:When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
- Loosen the nut (A).NOTE:
Do not remove the nut.
- Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.NOTE:
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.
- Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.
- Place matchmarks on the No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR