Lower Arm Removal And Installation: Removal

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Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheels.
Put match marks (1) on lower arm washer (2) and on suspension frame (3) to install the bolts correctly in position.
Loosen lower arm mount nut (4).

Fig 1: Matching Marks On Lower Arm Washer & On Suspension Frame
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Remove rear coil spring referring to REAR COIL SPRING AND BUMP STOPPER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove suspension rod mount bolt (1) and then lower arm (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Suspension Rod Mount Bolt & Lower Arm
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