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Removal [02/2019 - 12/2021]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

  2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM COVER (w/ Cover) 

    See step  2

  3. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Height Control Sensor) 
    1. for LH Side:

      Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 12/2021]

  4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY 

    See step  14 [02/2019 - 08/2020], or see step  14 [08/2020 - ]

  5. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING 
    1. Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Loosen the nut (rear suspension member sub-assembly side) of the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:

      Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

    3. Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
      NOTE:
      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
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      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack
      Wooden Block Placement Location
    4. Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
      NOTE:

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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