Removal And Installation

REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


Removal

CAUTION:
Before removing the rear suspension assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly.
Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Remove the center exhaust tube with muffler. Removal And Installation.
2. Remove brake caliper assembly and reposition aside, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tools. Removal And Installation.
- Leave the brake hydraulic hose connected to the brake caliper.
- Do not depress the brake pedal, or the caliper piston will pop out.
- Do not pull or twist the brake hydraulic hose.
3. Remove brake rotor. Removal And Installation.
4. Disconnect parking brake wire from knuckle. Exploded View.
5. Remove rear wheel sensors. Removal And Installation.
6. Remove lower shock absorber nuts using power tools.
7. Remove rear lower link. Rear Lower Link & Coil Spring.
8. Remove upper ball joint nut and cotter pin. Exploded View.
- Discard the cotter pin. Use a new cotter pin for installation.
9. Disconnect radius rod member side. Service and Repair.
10. Remove front lower link. Front Lower Link.
11. Remove knuckle from the suspension arm using Tool. Exploded View.

Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)

CAUTION:
- Do not damage ball joint when removing.
- While using Tool, temporarily tighten the nut so as not to damage screw threads.
12. Remove stabilizer bar. Rear Stabilizer.
13. Disconnect member harness.
14. Support the rear suspension assembly using a suitable jack.
15. Remove the suspension member nuts and member stay bolts using power tools.
16. Use the jack to support and lower the rear suspension assembly for removal.

Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Check the rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*).