Upper Arm

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Upper Arm





Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation becomes necessary. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion.





2. Remove and discard the upper control arm front bolt.
^ To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).





3. Mark the rear shock absorber relative to the protective sleeve with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
4. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.





5. Place a safety support under the fuel tank.





6. Remove the 2 rear bolts from the fuel tank support straps and position both straps aside.
7. Partially lower the fuel tank to gain access to the upper control arm.
8. Remove and discard the 2 upper control arm rear bolts.
^ To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).

9. Remove and discard the upper control arm bushing flag bolt and nut.
^ To install, tighten the nut to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).

10. Remove the upper control arm.





11. Using the special tool, raise the rear axle so the mark made in Step 3 lines up with the protective sleeve.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Always install new upper control arm fasteners.