Removal [02/2017 - 10/2017]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2017 - 05/2018]
- REMOVE TAIL EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE LH
- Remove the bolt and separate the rear flexible hose LH from the flexible hose bracket.
- SEPARATE REAR FLEXIBLE HOSE RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH
See step 4
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 5
- 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
See step 6
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
- SEPARATE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- w/ 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.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location - Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
- 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.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER DAMPER
- REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG