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 injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.

1.  When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (With auto leveling sensor) (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

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1	Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut (See REAR STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2	Rear lower arm outer bolt (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Removal Note.) (See Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note.)
3	Rear coil spring component (See REAR COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4	Rear lower arm inner nut
5	Rear lower arm (See Rear Lower Arm Installation Note.)

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.

Rear Lower Arm Installation Note

1.  When replacing the rear lower arm (LH), install the rivet nut using a rivet nut tool.

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Rear Lower Arm Outer Bolt Installation Note

1.  Install the rear coil spring so that the yellow paint is pointed upward of the vehicle.

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2.  Align the upper end of the rear coil spring with the step of 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 lower arm outer bolt.