Removal [09/2021 - 11/2022]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2021 - 11/2022]
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 3 clamps to separate the differential carrier wire harness.
*a Engine Lifter *b Attachment Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location - - - 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 and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
- The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
- Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.WARNING:
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
- Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
- Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3 - REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER
- REMOVE HOLE PLUG