Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm Removal

Suspension & Axle. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Suspension. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR

  3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  4. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM

Rear Upper No. 2 Control Arm -- Removal



1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL


2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 2 nuts and the No. 2 differential support protector.



3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

  1. Remove the bolt and nut (B), and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.



4. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the nut on the axle carrier side.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using SST, separate the rear upper No. 2 control arm.

    SST
    09628-00011
    NOTICE:
    1. Securely tie the string of the SST to the vehicle.
    2. Do not damage the dust cover.
    3. Securely set the SST on the spacer of the axle carrier.
    4. If the spacer of the axle carrier comes off, replace the axle carrier with a new one.


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear upper No. 2 control arm.

    HINT:
    Push the axle carrier downward.