Removal [02/2019 - 10/2019]: Procedure
- REMOVE TORQUE VECTORING DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (for Torque Vectoring Differential)
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY (except Torque Vectoring Differential)
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/ Height Control Sensor:
- except Torque Vectoring Differential, w/o Height Control Sensor:
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
- The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
- If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.
NOTE:Use attachments or equivalent tools to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location - Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers, rear suspension member lower brace LH and rear suspension member lower brace RH.
- Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.NOTE:
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
- for TMC Made:
- Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
HINT:
Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.
- Remove the 4 rear suspension member cushions from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- for TMMC Made:
- Remove the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
HINT:
Make sure to place an identification mark on the rear suspension member cushion and upper differential support member stopper so that they can be reinstalled to their original positions.
- Remove the 2 rear suspension member cushions and 2 upper differential support member stoppers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for LH Side)
See step 33
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER FRONT BODY MOUNTING CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION LH
See step 35
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REAR BODY MOUNT CUSHION RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG