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Removal








REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (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 SPEED SENSOR LH





(a) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.
NOTICE: Keep the sensor tip and rear speed sensor installation hole free from foreign matter.





(b) Remove the bolt and separate the rear speed sensor LH from the rear shock absorber with coil spring.
5. SEPARATE REAR SPEED SENSOR RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

6. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT LH Removal
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE SHAFT NUT RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

8. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.





(b) Remove the 2 nuts and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
9. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

10. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER Removal
11. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY LH Removal
12. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY RH Removal
13. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ HID Headlight System) Removal
14. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
15. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal
16. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
17. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH Removal
18. DRAIN DIFFERENTIAL OIL Replacement
19. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH Replacement
20. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH Disassembly
21. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

22. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

23. SEPARATE NO. 3 FLOOR WIRE (w/ HID Headlight System)





(a) Disengage the clamp to separate the No. 3 floor wire from the rear suspension member.
24. SEPARATE FRAME WIRE
(a) Disconnect the connector, separate the hose, and then disengage the 6 clamps to separate the frame wire.





25. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER





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

Text in Illustration





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.
NOTICE: When lowering the rear suspension member, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

(d) Remove the 2 rear upper suspension member stoppers.
26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





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

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

28. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY WITH DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT Removal
29. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Removal
30. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Removal
31. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for LH Side)
(a) Using SST, remove the rear suspension member body mounting front cushion.





Text in Illustration





SST: 09830-10010
09830-01010
09830-01040
09830-01050
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09954-04010
09955-04011
09958-04011
NOTICE:
- Set the tips of the claws in the cutouts of the body mounting cushion.
- Securely install the spacer No. 1 to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration.
- Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the body mounting cushion may fly out.
- The body mounting cushion cannot be reused.

32. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING FRONT CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

33. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for LH Side)





(a) Using SST, temporarily remove the rear suspension member body mounting rear cushion.

Text in Illustration





SST: 09710-30050
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09953-04010
09954-04010
09955-04031
09958-04011

NOTICE:
- Set the tips of the claws in the cutouts of the body mounting cushion.
- Securely install the spacer No. 1 to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration.
- Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the body mounting cushion may fly out.
- The body mounting cushion cannot be reused.





(b) When the mounting cushion protrudes approximately 6 mm, reassemble SST as shown in the illustration and remove the mounting cushion.

Text in Illustration





SST: 09710-30050
SST: 09950-40011
09951-04020
09952-04010
09953-04010
09953-04020
09954-04010
09955-04031
09958-04011

NOTICE:
- Set the tips of the claws in the cutouts of the body mounting cushion.
- Securely install the spacer No. 1 to the inner cylinder of the body mounting cushion as shown in the illustration.
- Apply a small amount of grease to the threads of SST (center bolt) before use.
- Tighten SST slowly and evenly.
- Be careful as the body mounting cushion may fly out.
- The body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
HINT: Use the shorter center bolt first, and then change it to the longer center bolt.

34. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BODY MOUNTING REAR CUSHION (for RH Side)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

35. REMOVE HOLE PLUG





(a) Remove the 2 hole plugs.
36. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 3 bolts and rear No. 2 body mounting bracket sub-assembly LH.
37. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 BODY MOUNTING BRACKET SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

38. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for LH Side)





(a) Remove the stud bolt.
39. REMOVE STUD BOLT (for RH Side)
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
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