Removal

REAR SUSPENSION: REAR STRUT ROD: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the vehicle.





3. REMOVE REAR STRUT ROD ASSEMBLY

(a) Support the rear axle carrier sub assembly with a jack using a wooden block.





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(b) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear strut rod assembly (front side).





(c) Remove the bolt, nut and rear strut rod assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.





NOTICE:
When removing the bolt, keep the nut from rotating.