Removal [12/2022 - 03/2023]: Procedure
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH
See step 1
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH
See step 2
- REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]
- REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for 2WD with Stabilizer Bar)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4 - REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR (for AWD)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING
*A for 2WD *B for AWD *a Matchmark *b Wooden Block *c Jack - - - Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, and then remove the rear coil spring.
- REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR
- REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR