Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER
See step 3
SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY
for 2WD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

for AWD: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6

REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTE:

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

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*a	Wooden Block
*b	Transmission Jack

Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

Remove the 4 bolts, 2 washers and rear trailing arm assembly.

Temporarily install the rear lower shock absorber bracket sub-assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the 2 bolts.