Land Cruiser URJ200 URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200 - REAR SUSPENSION

REAR LOWER ARM - REMOVAL

  • HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)
Rear Lower Arm - Removal. REAR SUSPENSION. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)

Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

Rear Lower Arm - Removal. REAR SUSPENSION. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

  • NOTICE:
When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.
Do not remove the shutter valves.
3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
4. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY
Rear Lower Arm - Removal. REAR SUSPENSION. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

5. REMOVE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
Rear Lower Arm - Removal. REAR SUSPENSION. Land Cruiser URJ200  URJ202 GRJ200 VDJ200

Remove the 2 nuts, 2 washers, 2 bolts and lower control arm.