REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • The part indicated by *are the bolt with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Pre-removal operation
  • Control link arm removal (Refer to .)
  • Upper arm removal (Refer to .)
  • Rear suspension stabilizer bar removal (Refer to .)
  • Centre exhaust pipe and main muffler removal (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler .)
  • Driveshaft removal (Refer to GROUP 27B - Driveshaft assembly .)
  • Rear differential assembly removal (Refer to GROUP27B - Differential carrier assembly <4WD>.)

Post-installation operation
  • Rear differential assembly installation (Refer to GROUP27B - Differential carrier assembly <4WD>.)
  • Driveshaft installation (Refer to GROUP 27B - Driveshaft assembly .)
  • Centre exhaust pipe and main muffler installation (Refer to GROUP 15, Exhaust Pipe and Muffler .)
  • Rear suspension stabilizer bar installation (Refer to .)
  • Upper arm installation (Refer to .)
  • Control link installation (Refer to .)
  • Rear wheel alignment check and adjustment (Refer to .)
  • Check the beam direction of the headlamp (Low beam) (Refer to GROUP 54A - Headlamp Aiming ).






Removal steps


1.
Rear height sensor harness connection <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>


2.
Rear height sensor <Vehicles with headlamp automatic levelling system>


3.
Rear suspension crossmember