Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM (for 2WD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the nut and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.

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HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud bolt.

3. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

4. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR Removal
5. 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.

6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) 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.

(b) Remove the bolt (B) and the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.
7. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

8. REMOVE 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.
NOTICE: Since a stopper nut is used, loosen the bolt.

(b) Remove the bolt and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.