Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER LH (w/ Cover)
See step 3
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
See step 3
- LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.NOTE:
- Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
- Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.
- Loosen the 2 bolts of the suspension arm.
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
- Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.NOTE:
Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.
- Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
- Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.
- Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
- Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
- Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.