Removal
REAR SUSPENSION: REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]
1. REMOVE REAR WHEELS
2. REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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3. REMOVE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY
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4. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
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5. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
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6. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
7. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
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8. REMOVE REAR AXLE CARRIER SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
9. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR Removal
10. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the clamp and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly.
(b) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from rear suspension member lower stopper LH.
11. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
12. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for LH Side) Removal
13. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET (for RH Side)
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
14. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
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15. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.
16. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
17. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH Removal
18. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
19. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
20. SEPARATE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
21. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
22. REMOVE TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
23. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
* Make sure to secure the rear suspension member sub-assembly to prevent it from dropping.
* Use the attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
(b) Remove the 8 bolts, 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers, 2 differential support member stoppers and 2 rear suspension member lower stoppers from the rear suspension member.
(c) Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed on the vehicle.
24. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH Removal
25. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
26. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Removal
27. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION Removal