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Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - ]

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
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    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE LH 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
  4. SEPARATE REAR BRAKE TUBE FLEXIBLE HOSE RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  5. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
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      1. Using a union nut wrench, separate the rear flexible hose LH from the rear No. 4 brake tube while holding the rear flexible hose LH with a wrench.
        NOTE:
        • Do not kink or damage the brake line.
        • Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line from the connecting parts.
      2. Remove the clip and separate the rear flexible hose LH.
      3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with rear flexible hose LH.
  6. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  7. REMOVE REAR DISC (for LH Side) 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
  8. REMOVE REAR DISC (for RH Side) 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  9. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR REAR LH 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  10. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR REAR RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  11. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 BRAKE TUBE 
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  12. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 BRAKE TUBE 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the rear No. 4 brake tube.
  13. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
  14. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  15. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR LH (w/ Height Control Sensor) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

  16. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
  17. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  18. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  19. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10

  20. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  21. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  22. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH 
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
  23. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 
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    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
  24. REMOVE REAR AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY 
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      *A for LH Side *B for RH Side
      *a Engine Lifter *b Wooden Block
      *c Attachment - -
      1. Support the rear axle beam assembly with an engine lifter using 2 wooden blocks and 2 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
        WARNING:

        Make sure to secure the rear axle beam assembly to prevent it from dropping.

      2. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts while holding the 2 nuts and separate the rear axle beam assembly from the rear shock absorber assemblies LH and RH.
        NOTE:

        Because the nuts have their own stoppers, do not turn the nuts. Loosen the bolts with the nuts secured.

      3. Remove the 2 bolts and rear axle beam assembly.
  25. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET LH 
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    HINT: 
    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear suspension arm bracket LH is necessary.
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  26. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET RH 
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    HINT: 
    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the rear suspension arm bracket RH is necessary.
    1. Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.