
LOWER SUSPENSION ARM AND STRUT
ROD REMOVAL
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR–62 and SA–9)
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N·m (1,050 kgf·cm, 76 ft·lbf)
2. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT
(See page SA–46)
3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE CALIPER
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle
carrier.
Torque: 104 N·m (1,065 kgf·cm, 77 ft·lbf)
(b) Support the brake caliper securely.
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD
Remove the 2 bolts, nuts and strut rod.
Torque: 184 N·m (1,880 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the bolts.
5. REMOVE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM NO.1
(a) Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 N·m (600 kgf·cm, 43 ft·lbf)
(b) Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm No.1 from
the rear axle carrier.
SST 09610–20012
NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.
(c) Remove the bolt and disconnect the parking brake cable
bracket.
(d) Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and subframe.
(e) Remove the adjusting cam and nut.
Torque: 184 N·m (1,880 kgf·cm, 134 ft·lbf)
INSTALLATION HINT: After stabilizing the suspension,
torque the nut.
(f) Remove the lower suspension arm No.1.
SST
Matchmarks
R07154
R07312
R07045
R07038