REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020

Last Modified: 11-20-2023	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM100000001T6BS
Model Year Start: 2021	Model: Camry	Prod Date Range: [10/2020 - ]
Title: REAR SUSPENSION: REAR TRAILING ARM: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry [10/2020 - ]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear trailing arm assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

Link

Rear wheel alignment adjustment

Perform "Reset Memory"
Perform acceleration sensor zero point calibration and system information memorization

VSC disabled or malfunctioning
DTCs are output
Slip indicator light illuminated
ABS warning light illuminated

w/ Electric Parking Brake System

w/o Electric Parking Brake System

Suspension, tires, etc.

(The vehicle height changes because of suspension or tire replacement)

Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Parking assist monitor system

for Initialization

for Calibration

Television camera controller initialization
Adjust steering angle
Rear television camera assembly optical axis (Back camera position setting)

Panoramic view monitor system

for Initialization

for Calibration

HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

(a) for LH Side:

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3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for 2WD)

(a) for RH Side:

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4. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for LH Side:

(1) Remove the bolt and 2 clips (A).

(2) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

5. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for AWD)

(a) for RH Side:

(1) Remove the bolt and 2 clips (A).

(2) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and clip (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

6. SEPARATE NO. 3 PARKING BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Remove the nut and separate the No. 3 parking brake cable assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

7. SEPARATE SKID CONTROL SENSOR WIRE (w/o Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the bolt and separate the skid control sensor wire from the rear trailing arm assembly.

8. SEPARATE NO. 2 PARKING BRAKE WIRE ASSEMBLY (w/ Electric Parking Brake System)

(a) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(b) Remove the nut and separate the No. 2 parking brake wire assembly from the rear trailing arm assembly.

9. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)

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10. REMOVE REAR TRAILING ARM ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a transmission jack and a wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

NOTICE:

When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.
Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a	Wooden Block
*b	Transmission Jack

(b) for 2WD:

(1) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(1) Remove the 3 bolts, nut and separate the rear trailing arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly.

(d) Remove the 4 bolts and rear trailing arm assembly.

11. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

(a) Secure the rear trailing arm assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear suspension arm cover.

12. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt, nut and rear suspension arm bracket from the rear trailing arm assembly.

NOTICE:

Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.