Removal [01/2019 - 06/2021]: Procedure

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 [01/2019 - 03/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2019 - 09/2022]

SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

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SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE

Disengage the 2 clamps.

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Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY
See step 4 [01/2019 - 09/2020], or see step 4 [09/2020 - 09/2022]

REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

Using a transmission jack and a 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	Transmission Jack

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

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Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

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REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.

REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET

Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.