Removal

SUSPENSION: REAR NO. 1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM:

REMOVAL

HINT:
- COMPONENTS: ([1][2]Diagrams)
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) 2AZ-FE engine: (Removal)

(b) 3MZ-FE engine: (Removal)

3. REMOVE STABILIZER BAR REAR

HINT: (Removal)

4. SEPARATE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

HINT: (Removal)

5. SEPARATE NO.2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and the rear suspension arm No.2 (outer side) from the rear axle carrier.

NOTE: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

6. SEPARATE NO.2 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Separate the RH side using the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. SEPARATE NO.1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and the rear suspension arm No.1 (outer side) from the rear axle carrier.

NOTE: When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

8. REMOVE NO.1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Separate the RH side using the same procedure as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack.





(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 4 retainers from the rear suspension member.
(c) Lower the rear suspension member.
10. REMOVE NO.1 REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt and rear suspension arm No.1.