Up to 08/2009

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Suspension Control System.

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

3. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the air tube from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

HINT
For the disconnecting procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of Suspension Control System Suspension Control System.

(b) Remove the 3 bolts and separate the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the body.

(d) Remove the nut and rear pneumatic cylinder assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:
* Hold the lower part of the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.
* Do not extend the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly when removing it.
(e) Remove the 2 O-rings, plate and No. 2 connector from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

NOTICE:
Perform this procedure when reusing the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

HINT
For the removing procedure of the tube (type 2), refer to Precaution of Suspension Control System Suspension Control System.

4. REMOVE REAR SPRING SET PLATE

(a) Remove the rear spring set plate from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

5. REMOVE HEIGHT CONTROL PLUG

(a) Remove the height control plug from the rear pneumatic cylinder assembly.

6. REMOVE REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER COVER

(a) Remove the 4 clips and bracket cover from the pneumatic chamber bracket.

(b) Using a wooden block, hold the pneumatic chamber bracket between aluminium plates in a vise as shown in the illustration.

Text in Illustration

(c) Remove the 3 nuts and pneumatic chamber bracket from the rear pneumatic cylinder.

(d) Using a screwdriver, release the clamp lock of the 2 rear height control cover bands to remove them as shown in the illustration.

(e) Remove the rear pneumatic cylinder cover from the rear pneumatic cylinder.