REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER > REMOVAL

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NOTICE:

When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

NOTICE:

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work (Click here).

1. Wait at least 2 minutes after the power switch off.
   

   NOTICE:

   When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

2. Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
   

3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal (Click here).
   

4. Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
   

5. Check that the brake pedal can not be further depressed.
   

6. Release the parking brake.
   

1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.
   

2. Disengage the clip.
   

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
   

1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
   

2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.
   

   NOTICE:

   Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.
   

1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.
   

2. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
   

1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.
   

2. Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
   

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   *1	Lock Nut
   *2	Adjusting Nut

1. Remove the screw <E>.
   

2. Disengage the 2 clips.
   

3. Disengage the clamp.
   

4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
   

1. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
   

1. Completely release the parking brake pedal.
   

2. Loosen the lock nut and the adjusting nut to completely release the parking brake cable.
   

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   *1	Lock Nut
   *2	Adjusting Nut

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

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. for LH Side:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.
      

   2. Disengage the clip and remove the rear floor side member cover LH.
      

2. for RH Side:
   
   

   
   
   

   1. Remove the bolt and nut.
      

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

1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the connector from the rear speed sensor.
   

   NOTICE:

   Be careful not to damage the rear speed sensor.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Disengage the clamp.
   

2. Disconnect the connector.
   

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   *1	Clamp
   *2	Guide

3. Remove the 2 bolts.
   

4. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the rear height control sensor sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not drop the rear height control sensor sub-assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.

1. Remove the parking brake lever protector from the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   

2. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

3. Separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 3 Parking Brake Cable Assembly
   *2	Clip
   *3	Offset Wrench (14 mm)

   HINT:

   Insert an offset wrench (14 mm) at the base of the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly as shown in the illustration to disengage the clip. Pull out the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear disc brake cylinder assembly.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.

1. Remove the bolt, and separate the rear flexible hose from the No. 2 flexible hose bracket.
   

2. Remove the 2 bolts, and separate the rear disc brake caliper assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Use wire or an equivalent tool to keep the brake caliper from hanging down by the flexible hose.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the 2 rear discs (Click here).
   

1. Remove the nut.
   

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

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   *a	1 mm or more

   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.

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

   
   
   
   
   

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   *a	Tie the string without any slack.	*b	Place a wrench here.
   	Turn		Grease

   SST

   09960-20010   (09961-02010, 09961-02060)
   

   CAUTION:

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

   NOTICE:

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

4. 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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   *a	Matchmarks

5. 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.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Loosen the 2 bolts (A), bolt (B) and bolt (C).
   

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   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)
   	Bolt (C)

   NOTICE:

   1. Since the stopper nuts are used, turn the bolts.
      
   2. Do not remove the bolts.
      

2. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.
   

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   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

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

3. Remove the 2 bolts (A), and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.
   

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   *1	No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)
   	Bolt (C)

4. Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

5. Remove the bolt (C), nut and rear axle assembly from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the nut (A) and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly LH from the rear stabilizer bar.
   

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   	Nut (A)
   	Nut (B)

   HINT:

   If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

2. Remove the nut (B), rear stabilizer link assembly LH and 2 rear stabilizer cushions.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the 3 bolts and rear suspension member brace LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH using a jack and wooden block.
   

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   *1	Wooden Block
   *2	Jack
   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)

   CAUTION:

   Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

   NOTICE:

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

2. Loosen the bolt (A).
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.
      
   2. Do not remove the bolt.
      

3. Remove the bolt (B) and nut, and then slowly lower the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, and remove the rear coil spring LH.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

4. Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the rear upper coil spring insulator.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the rear lower coil spring insulator.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, 2 rear stabilizer bushings and rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

1. Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
   

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   *1	Engine Lifter
   *2	Attachment
   	Attachment placement location

   NOTICE:

   1. Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
      
   2. Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
      
   3. The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.
      

2. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 rear suspension member rear lower stoppers, 2 nuts (A), 2 nuts (B) and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers.
   
   

   
   
   
   
   

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   	Nut (A)		Bolt
   	Nut (B)	-	-

3. Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.

1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member upper stoppers.
   

1. Remove the 2 rear suspension member rear upper stoppers.
   

1. Remove the bolt, nut and rear upper control arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

   Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09830-10010   (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050)
   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

2. Using SST, separate the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09830-10010   (09830-01010, 09830-01040, 09830-01050)
   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09954-04020, 09955-04051, 09958-04011)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.
      
   2. Be careful as the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion may fly out.
      
   3. The rear suspension member front body mounting cushion cannot be reused.
      

3. Remove SST and the rear suspension member front body mounting cushion from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.

1. Install SST as shown in the illustration.
   

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60010   (09951-00320, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

2. Using SST, remove the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly, while applying grease to the clearance between the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH and the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

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   *a	Turn
   *b	Hold

   SST

   09950-40011   (09951-04020, 09952-04010, 09953-04030, 09954-04010, 09955-04051, 09957-04010, 09958-04011)
   09950-60010   (09951-00320, 09952-06010)
   

   NOTICE:

   1. Set the claws of SST onto the rear suspension member sub-assembly securely.
      
   2. Be careful as the rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH may fly out.
      
   3. The rear suspension member rear body mounting cushion LH cannot be reused.
      

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as the LH side.