CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor connector (body side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
1. When working on the left side of the vehicle, disconnect the auto leveling sensor link. (See AUTO LEVELING SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
4. Inspect the rear wheel alignment. (See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)
| 1 | ABS wheel-speed sensor |
| 2 | Brake hose clip |
| 3 | Brake caliper component |
| 4 | Disc plate |
| 5 | Bolt (wheel hub) |
| 6 | Wheel hub |
| 7 | Dust cover |
| 8 | Rear stabilizer control link lower side nut |
| 9 | Rear lower arm outer bolt |
| 10 | Rear coil spring |
| 11 | Rear shock absorber lower bolt (Type A) |
| 12 | Rear shock absorber lower nut (Type B) |
| 13 | Stud bolt (Type B) |
| 14 | Rear lateral link outer bolt |
| 15 | Rear trailing link installation bolt |
| 16 | Bolt (rear upper arm outer side) |
| 17 | Hub support |
| 18 | Wheel hub bolt (See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) (See Wheel Hub Bolt Removal Note.) |
| 19 | Hub support bushing (front) |
| 20 | Hub support bushing (rear) |
1. Remove the brake caliper component from the trailing link and suspend it out of the way using a cable.
1. Support the rear lower arm using a jack.
2. Remove the rear lower arm outer bolt.
NOTE:
The wheel hub bolts do not need to be removed unless they are being replaced.
1. Remove the wheel hub bolt using a press.
1. Mark the hub support as shown in the figure.
2. Press the rear hub support bushing (front) out using the SSTs.
1. Mark the hub support as shown in the figure.
2. Press the rear hub support bushing (rear) out using the SSTs.
1. Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.
2. Install a new hub support bushing (rear) using the SSTs.
1. Align the projection of a hub support bushing with the marks placed during removal.
2. Install a new hub support bushing (front) using the SSTs.
1. Install the new wheel hub bolt using a press.
