Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM (for AWD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the center exhaust pipe assembly.
HINT: Refer to the instructions for Removal of the exhaust pipe Removal for 2GR-FE, Removal for 1AR-FE).

3. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY Removal
4. SEPARATE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System)





(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear height control sensor sub-assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly RH.
NOTICE: Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the rear height control sensor link from hanging down.

5. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal
6. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal
8. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Put matchmarks on the adjust cams and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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(b) Remove the bolt (A) and the nut, and separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

(c) Remove the nut (B), the No. 2 camber adjust cam, the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly, and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
HINT: When removing the nut, keep the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly from rotating.

10. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

11. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt and the nut, and separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH.
NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

12. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

13. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER





(a) Separate the 5 clips to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.
HINT: Remove the No. 1 floor under cover with the 5 clips.

14. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE





(a) Disengage the 2 clamps to separate the frame wire from the body.
15. SEPARATE NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE (w/ HID Headlight System)





(a) Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to separate the No. 3 floor wire from the rear suspension member.
16. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER





(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack using 3 wooden blocks as shown in the illustration.

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HINT: Use properly sized wooden blocks to keep the jack and suspension member level.

(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 rear lower suspension member stopper retainers.









(c) Lower the rear suspension member to the point shown in the illustration.
Length (A):
100 mm (3.94 in.)
17. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt, the nut and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member.
NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.