FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Rear

REAR UPPER ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the rear upper arm assembly.





2. Using the special tool, remove the pillow ball.





3. Set the pillow ball so that identification color is visible on the outside of the upper arm.





4. Press fit the pillow ball to the upper arm.
5. Install the upper arm assembly.

TRAILING ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the rear side bolt.
2. Remove the front side trailing arm nut.
3. Remove the trailing arm assembly.





4. Using the special tool, removal and press fit the bushing.





5. When press fitting, apply a soap solution to the outside surface of the bushing to aid in assembly. Position it as shown in the illustration.
6. Install the trailing arm.

REAR ASSIST ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the assist arm assembly.





2. Using the special tool, replace the bushing.





3. When press fitting, apply a soap solution to the bushing and inside the assist arm.
4. Install the assist arm assembly.

REAR CENTER ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Loosen the ball joint nut but do not remove it.
2. Using the special tool, disconnect the ball joint from the rear axle carrier.





3. Remove the center arm mounting bolt.
4. Remove the center arm assembly.





5. Using the special tool, replace the bushing.

REAR STABILIZER LINK REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the stabilizer link assembly.





2. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
1) If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2) Shake the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times.
3) Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.7 - 3.2 Nm (17 - 32 kg cm, 15 - 27 inch lbs.)
4) If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the stabilizer link.
5) Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.