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Removal








SUSPENSION: REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM (for 4WD): REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTICE:
- Press the height control switch to stop the vehicle height control operation before jacking up or lifting up the vehicle with air suspension.
- Press the height control switch to operate the vehicle height control after jacking down or lifting down the vehicle with air suspension.
- Support the rear axle carrier with a jack.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. REMOVE EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
3. REMOVE PROPELLER W/CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
SST: 09325-20010
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY REAR
5. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 LH





(a) Remove the height control sensor sub-assembly, and separate the height control sensor wire (w/ height control sensor sub-assembly).
(b) Remove the bolt, nut and the rear suspension arm assembly No. 2 (outer side) from the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

6. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.2 RH
HINT: Separate the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

7. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 LH





(a) Remove the bolt, nut and the rear suspension arm assembly No. 1 (outer side) from the rear axle carrier.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.

8. SEPARATE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 RH
HINT: Separate the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

9. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR LH
10. REMOVE SPEED SENSOR REAR RH
HINT: Remove the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

11. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH
12. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Remove the RH side using the same procedures as for the LH side.

13. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY





(a) Support the rear suspension member with a jack.
(b) Remove the 4 nuts, 2 bolts and 2 retainers from the rear suspension member.
(c) Lower the rear suspension member.
14. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY NO.1 LH





(a) Remove the bolt, nuts and rear suspension arm assembly No. 1.
NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.
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