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

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. Remove the 3 bolts, and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

1. Remove the bolt and disengage the clamp to separate the rear speed sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.
   

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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   *a	Matchmarks

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

   NOTICE:

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

3. Separate the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
   

1. 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.
      

2. Remove the 2 bolts (A), 2 bolts (B) and rear trailing arm assembly.
   

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   	Bolt (A)
   	Bolt (B)