Rear Upper Arm, Lower Arm And Assist Link

REAR UPPER ARM

Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Raise the rear axle housing to facilitate removal of the upper arm.
4. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.




5. Loosen the upper arm bolts and remove the upper arm.





Bushing Replacement
1. Press out the bushing using a standard bearing press.
2. Apply soapy water to the bushing and press into place using a standard bearing press.

Installation
1. Install the upper arm and the bolts.

Tightening torque:
122-140 Nm (12.2-14 kg-m, 88-101 lb-ft).


2. Install shock absorber lower bolt.

Tightening torque:
122-140 Nm (12.2-14 kg-m, 88-101 lb-ft).


3. Lower the rear axle housing.
4. Install the wheels and secure with lug nuts.

Tightening torque:
90-120 Nm (9-12 kg-m, 65-86 lb-ft).


5. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.

REAR LOWER ARM

Removal
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Raise the rear axle housing to facilitate removal of the lower arm.
4. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.




5. Remove wheel speed sensor cable from rear lower arm.
6. Loosen the lower arm bolts and remove the lower arm.





Bushing Replacement
1. Press out the bushing using a standard bearing press.
2. Apply lubricant to the bushing and press into place using a standard bearing press.

Installation
1. Install the lower arm and the bolts.

Tightening torque:
137-157 Nm (14-16 kg-m, 101-116 lb-ft).


2. Install wheel speed sensor cable to the rear lower arm.
3. Install shock absorber lower bolt.

Tightening torque:
122-140 Nm (12.2-14 kg-m, 88-101 lb-ft).


4. Lower the rear axle housing.
5. Install the wheels and secure with lug nuts.

Tightening torque:
90-120 Nm (9-12 kg-m, 65-86 lb-ft).


6. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.