REMOVAL
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear suspension member sub-assembly removal/installation are shown below.
Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced Replaced Part or Performed Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed | Link |
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Rear wheel alignment adjustment | ECU Data Initialization | Active torque split AWD system |
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Calibration |
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CAUTION:
To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY
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2. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR
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3. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disengage the clamp to separate the differential carrier wire harness. | |
(b) Disengage the clamp to separate the differential carrier wire harness. | |
(c) Disengage the clamp to separate the differential carrier wire harness. | |
(d) Using an engine lifter and 4 attachments or equivalent tools, support the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
*a | Engine Lifter |
*b | Attachment |
Attachment and Wooden Block Placement Location |
NOTICE:
Use attachments and wooden blocks to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.
(e) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
(f) Slowly lower the rear suspension member sub-assembly.
NOTICE:
When lowering the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.
4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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5. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT CUSHION
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7. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER HOLE COVER
(a) Remove the 4 rear suspension member hole covers from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. |
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8. REMOVE HOLE PLUG
(a) Remove the 8 hole plugs from the rear suspension member sub-assembly as shown in the illustration. | |
To use the auxiliary key, press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key from the smart key.