Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR LOWER ARM: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

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

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. REMOVE NO. 1 PARKING BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and No.1 parking brake cable support bracket.





3. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH.





4. SEPARATE STABILIZER LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

5. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.





6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Remove the nut and bolt on the axle carrier side, and then separate the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.





(b) Remove the bolt and nut on the rear suspension member side, and then remove the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH.