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Removal [12/2013 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 
  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER 

    See step  2 , or see step  2

  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 nuts (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
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    2. 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.

  4. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
    1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 adjust cam, toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      *c Matchmark
    2. 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.

    3. Loosen the nut (A).
      NOTE:

      Do not remove the nut.

    4. 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.

    5. Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.
  5. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator.
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  6. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR 
    1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
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