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Removal





REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE TAILPIPE ASSEMBLY

Removal

3. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE LH Removal

4. DISCONNECT SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE LEVER PROTECTOR

6. DISCONNECT NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY Removal

7. DISCONNECT NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

8. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

9. DISCONNECT REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR DISC Removal

11. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE LH Removal

14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

15. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH Removal

16. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

17. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR Removal

18. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

19. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

20. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the rear trailing arm.

21. DISCONNECT REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

22. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

23. LOOSEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

24. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt and nut, disconnect the rear upper control arm and remove the rear axle carrier.

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

25. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

26. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH Removal

27. DISCONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

28. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING LH Removal

29. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

30. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH Removal

31. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

32. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR LH

33. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR RH

34. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal

35. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

36. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and upper control arm from the rear suspension member.

37. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

38. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Place wooden blocks or plate lift attachments in the positions shown in the illustration and set an engine lifter underneath the suspension member.

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NOTICE:
* Place the wooden blocks or plate lift attachments so that the rear suspension member sub-assembly is level.
* As the rear suspension member sub-assembly is very heavy, be sure to support it securely.

(b) Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts, 2 rear suspension member stoppers and rear suspension member sub-assembly.