REAR TRAILING LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD]

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, remove the rear auto leveling sensor. (Vehicle with headlight auto leveling system) (See REAR AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the middle pipe. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 Turbo]

3.  Remove the rear stabilizer. (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

4.  Remove the rear coil spring. (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

7.  Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	Rear ABS wheel-speed sensor (See Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Removal Note)
2	Parking brake cable (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MTX].) (See PARKING BRAKE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ATX (4WD)].)
3	Locknut (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
4	Brake caliper component (See Brake Caliper Component Removal Note.)
5	Disc plate (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6	Bolt (rear shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note.)
7	Bolt (rear lateral link outer side) (See Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Removal Note.) (See Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note.)
8	Bolt (rear upper arm outer side) (See Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Removal Note.) (See Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note.)
9	Trailing link, rear wheel hub component and parking brake component
10	Rear wheel hub component
11	Parking brake component
12	Trailing link

Rear ABS Wheel-speed Sensor Removal Note

1.  Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor and rear ABS wheel-speed sensor harness connected to the rear trailing link.

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Brake Caliper Component Removal Note

1.  Suspend the caliper aside with cable.

Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note

1.  Support the trailing link with a jack.

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2.  Remove the bolt.

Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Removal Note

1.  Raise the trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

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Note

•  Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2.  Remove the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).

Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note

1.  Support the trailing link with a jack.

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Caution

•  Removing the trailing link is dangerous. The trailing link could fall and cause serious injury or death. Verify that the jack securely supports the trailing link.

2.  Separate the rear drive shaft (rear axle side) from the wheel hub.

3.  Remove the rear trailing link.

Bolts (Rear Lateral Link Outer Side And Rear Upper Arm Outer Side) Installation Note

1.  Raise the rear trailing link to the unloaded condition with a jack.

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Note

•  Jacking up the rear suspension to the no-occupant position will lighten the force on the bushing and make it easier to perform the procedure.

2.  Tighten the bolts (rear lateral link outer side and rear upper arm outer side).