REAR UPPER ARM > REMOVAL

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



1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER


    C234168

  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.



3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)


  1. for LH Side:



      C232810

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, nut and clip.

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



  1. for RH Side:



      C232811

    1. Remove the bolt and nut.

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



4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    C234167E01

  1. Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.
    Text in Illustration 
    *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.



    C211900E01

  1. 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.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
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    		Bolt (A)
    V100136
    		Bolt (B)

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

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

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