Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER ARM: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER Removal

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

4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.





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CAUTION:
Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

NOTICE:
* When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
* Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

(b) 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.





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

(c) 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.