Removal [12/2012 - ]: Procedure

See step  2

1. Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover LH from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.

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1. Remove the nut from the axle carrier.

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2. Install SST to the rear No. 1 suspension arm as shown in the illustration.

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   *a	1 mm (0.0394 in.)

   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02060
   NOTE:

   Make sure that the clearance measurement between SST and the rear axle assembly is 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

   HINT: 

   Use 2 SST of the same type.

3. Using SST, disconnect the rear No. 1 suspension arm from the rear axle carrier as shown in the illustration.
   • SST: 09960-20010 
     1. 09961-02010

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   *a	Tie the string so there is no slack	*b	Place the wrench here
   	Turn		Molybdenum grease

   WARNING:

   Apply molybdenum grease to the threads and end of SST bolt.

   NOTE:

   • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
   • Be sure to turn the part indicated in the illustration with a wrench.
   • Do not damage the front lower ball joint dust cover.
   • Be sure to tie the string of SST to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.
4. Put matchmarks on the rear suspension toe adjust cam, No. 2 camber adjust cam and rear suspension member.

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   *a

   Matchmark

5. Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.

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See step  3

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1. Loosen the 2 bolts of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.
   NOTE:

   • Do not remove the bolts and nuts, only loosen them.
   • Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

1. Support the No. 2 suspension arm LH with a jack.

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   NOTE:

   Place a wooden or rubber block between the jack and arm.

2. Remove the bolt located on the rear axle carrier of the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

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3. Lower the jack gradually to remove the rear coil spring together with the rear upper coil spring insulator.

1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator from the rear coil spring.

1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

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1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm from the suspension member.
   NOTE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.