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. Remove the rear ABS wheel-speed sensor. (See REAR ABS WHEEL-SPEED SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)

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

3. Remove the rear lateral link. (See REAR LATERAL LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

5. Remove the rear lower arm. (See REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Inspect for rear wheel alignment, and adjust it as necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT [4WD].)

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1 | Rear parking brake cable
2 | Locknut (See WHEEL HUB COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [4WD].)
3 | Rear upper arm outer side bolt
4 | Caliper component (See Caliper Component Removal Note.)
5 | Disc plate (See REAR BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6 | Rear wheel hub component
7 | Parking brake component
8 | Rear trailing link component (See Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note.)
9 | Bracket (See Bracket Installation Note.)
10 | Rear trailing link

Caliper Component Removal Note

1. Remove the caliper component and suspend it with a cable in a location out of the way.

Rear Trailing Link Component Removal Note

1. Support the rear trailing link using 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.

Bracket Installation Note

1. Install the bracket so that its angle as opposed to the rear trailing link is as shown in the figure.

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