Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH lower control
arm cover to the lower control arm, and then remove the
cover.
Install a spring compressor onto the LH rear
suspension spring. Line up the hooks per image and
verify that the spindle goes through the body opening
when the suspension is compressed.
Position the support stand underneath the LH lower
rear control arm.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH rear damper to
the body at the top mount.
Remove the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
damper to the lower control arm.
Remove the LH rear damper from the vehicle.
Install
Hand-tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH
rear damper to the lower control arm.
Install the bolts that attach the LH rear damper to
the body at the top mount.
Torque 41 Nm
Position a support stand underneath the LH rear
suspension, and then raise the support stand to simulate
vehicle at ride height.
Note: Make sure that the support stand does not
block access to the spring compressor or
suspension bolts.
Note: Use the rear ride height torque gauge to
verify that the rear suspension is set to ride
height specifications and adjust the support
stand or spring compressor tool , if necessary.
Measure the distance between the bottom of the
quarter panel to the center of the rear axle to make
sure that the rear suspension is set to ride height: The
distance should measure 378 mm.
Tighten the bolt and nut that attach the LH rear
damper to the lower control arm, and then mark the bolt
and nut with a paint pen.
Torque 115 Nm
Torque 115 Nm
Remove the support stand from underneath the LH rear
suspension.
Remove the spring compressor from the LH rear coil
spring.
Install the lower control arm cover to the lower
control arm, and then install the bolt that attaches the
cover to the arm.
Torque 6 Nm
Install the LH rear wheel. See Wheel (Remove and
Install).
SPECIAL TOOLS
Tool, Caliper Spreader, Model 3 (1134786-00-A)
Remove
Raise the vehicle and remove the front LH wheel. See
Wheel (Remove and Install).
Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH
front knuckle.
Remove the bolts that attach the LH front calip
DRAFT
Warning:
This procedure was derived from pre-production computer
models, and might not reflect the real-world situation. Warnings
and cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and
use extreme caution when