Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: TOE CONTROL LINK: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR WIRE

(a) Disconnect the rear speed sensor wire connector.





(b) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor wire from the toe control link sub-assembly.

3. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the nut.





(b) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.





SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

09961-02060

Clearance (A):

1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

NOTICE:
As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

(c) Using SST, remove the toe control link sub-assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.

SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02060

09961-02060





Text in Illustration





CAUTION:
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
* Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier spacer.
* Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.
* Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.
(d) If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

(e) Put matchmarks on the toe adjust plate and rear suspension member sub-assembly.





Text in Illustration





(f) Remove the nut, toe adjust cam, toe adjust plate and toe control link sub-assembly.