EX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2008)
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Perform the final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level
ground.
Inspection
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check rear lower link, bushing and coil spring for deformation, crack, and damage. Replace it if necessary.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection". See: Alignment/Testing and Inspection/Rear Suspension Assembly
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-8, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION:
Special Repair Requirement".
Suspension Arm
SUSPENSION ARM
RSU-12 Exploded View
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove radius rod.
3. Remove caliper assembly mounting bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
4. Set suitable jack under axle assembly to relieve the coil spring tension.
5. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
6. Remove drive shaft.
7. Remove height sensor (with xenon head lamp).
8. Remove cotter pin of suspension arm ball joint, and loosen nut.
9. Remove suspension arm mounting bolts and nuts (rear suspension member side).
10. Use the ball joint remover to remove suspension arm from axle housing. Be careful not to damage ball point boot.
CAUTION: Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover from coming off.
11. Remove suspension arm.
12. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
Note the following and, install in the reverse order of removal.
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Perform final tightening of rear suspension member installation position (rubber bussing), under unladen conditions with tires on level ground.