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Repair Procedures: Replacement

Remove the rear wheel and tire.
(Refer to Tires/Wheels - "WHEEL ")
Remove the lower arm cover (A).
Tightening torque:

8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb.ft)

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Disconnect the height sensor link (A).

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Separate the stabilizer link (A) from the lower arm.

Tightening torque:

98.1 - 117.7 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.8 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Using a hex wrench, fix the end of stabilizer link when loosening the nut.

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Separate the lower arm (B) by loosening the bolt and nut (A).
Tightening torque:

156.9 - 176.5 N.m (16.0 - 18.0 kgf.m, 115.7 - 130.2 lb.ft)

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NOTE: Set up the jack under the lower arm in order to remove the shock absorber in no-load condition.
Remove the rear coil spring (A).

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Remove the spring upper pad (A).

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Remove the spring lower pad (A) from the lower arm.

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NOTE: When installing, make sure direction of the arrow at the lower arm shown below.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Check the rear alignment.
(Refer to Rear Suspension System - "REAR ALIGNMENT ")