REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • As for vehicles with the headlamp auto levelling system, disconnect the height sensor from the lower arm before operation to prevent any damage to the height sensor (Refer to GROUP 54A Headlamp Automatic Leveling System - Height Sensor ).
  • The part indicated by *are the bolt with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, crean 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 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.)

Post-installation operation
  • Rear differential assembly installation (Refer to GROUP27B - Differential carrier assembly.)
  • Driveshaft installation (Refer to GROUP 27B - Driveshaft assembly .)
  • Centre exhaust pipe 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 .)





Removal steps


1.
Rear ABS sensor clamp


2.
Rear suspension crossmember stay


3.
Rear suspension crossmember