Matrix FWD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2009)
(a) Remove the 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.
HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a hexagon wrench (5 mm) to hold the stud.
44. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
HINT: Perform the same procedure as the LH side.
45. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
46. SEPARATE UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY RH See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
47. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
48. SEPARATE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
49. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (for 2WD)
50. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH (for 2WD)
51. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD) See: Wheel Hub/Service and Repair/Rear Axle Hub (for Double Wishbone Type
Suspension)/Removal
52. REMOVE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
53. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY LH (for 4WD)
54. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING LH (for 4WD)
55. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY RH (for 4WD) See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
56. REMOVE REAR DRIVE SHAFT SNAP RING RH (for 4WD) See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
57. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER BRACE See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Removal
58. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Rear Lower Arm/Removal
59. LOOSEN REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
60. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
61. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY RH See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
62. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 2WD) See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
63. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER (for 4WD) See: Cross-Member/Rear Cross-Member/Service and Repair/Removal
64. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 rear No. 1 stabilizer bar brackets from the rear suspension member.
65. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.