Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: REMOVAL

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear suspension arm cover from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.





3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER LH (for LH Side)

(a) Remove the nut and bolt.





(b) Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.

4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for RH Side)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.





(b) Disengage the 2 clips and remove the rear floor side member cover RH.

5. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY

(1) Remove the nut.





(1) Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.





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SST : 09960-20010

09961-02060

NOTICE:
As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the rear axle assembly and spacers is 1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more.

(1) Using SST, separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear axle assembly as shown in the illustration.





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SST : 09960-20010

09961-02010

09961-02060

CAUTION:
Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

NOTICE:
* Be sure to tighten the string firmly to secure SST to the rear axle assembly to prevent SST from falling off.
* Install SST so that A and B are parallel.
* Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.
* Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

(1) Place matchmarks on the No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear suspension member sub-assembly.





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(1) Remove the nut, No. 2 camber adjust cam, rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:
Hold the rear suspension toe adjust cam sub-assembly while rotating the nut.

6. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Height Control Sensor) Removal

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE Removal

9. REMOVE REAR COIL SPRING Removal

10. REMOVE REAR UPPER COIL SPRING INSULATOR Removal

11. REMOVE REAR LOWER COIL SPRING INSULATOR Removal

12. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

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