REAR LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Be careful not to allow the coil spring to fly off when removing/installing the coil spring. Otherwise, the coil spring could fly off and cause serious injure or death, or damage to the vehicle.

1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor)

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3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Suspension Links Installation Note.)

5.  Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

6.  Perform the headlight auto leveling system initial setting. (With auto leveling sensor) (See HEADLIGHT AUTO LEVELING SYSTEM INITIALIZATION.)

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Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note

1.  Support the rear lower arm using a jack.

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2.  Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.

Suspension Links Installation Note

1.  When installing the joint sections with rubber bushings, perform the following procedures.

(1)  Temporarily tighten the nut and bolt with the vehicle lifted up.

(2)  Lower the vehicle to the ground and tighten the nut and bolt to the specified torque.

Adjusting Cam Bolt, Cam Plate and Rear Lower Arm Inner Nut Installation Note

1.  Insert the adjusting cam bolt from the front of the vehicle.

2.  Point the calibration marking on the adjusting cam bolt and cam plate towards the upper side of the vehicle.

3.  Install the rear lower arm inner nut.

Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the rear coil spring as shown in the figure.

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2.  Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the upper spring seat rubber.

3.  Align the lower end of the rear coil spring with the step of the lower spring seat rubber.

4.  Position the jack under the rear lower arm and jack up slowly.

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5.  Install the rear lower arm outer bolt.