FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Assist Arm

REAR ASSIST ARM

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.





2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub (B).

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).








3. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts (B), and then place the brake caliper assembly (A) with wire as shown in the illustration.





4. Remove the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self-locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.





5. Remove the rear assist arm ball joint (A) by using the special tool (09568-4A000).





6. Remove the rear assist arm (A) mounting nut (B) from the crossmember.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the rear assist arm (A) mounting nut (B) to the crossmember.





2. Install the rear assist arm (A) ball joint self-locking nut (B) and the cotter pin.





3. Install the brake caliper assembly (A) mounting bolts (B).





4. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the rear hub (B).

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and tire (A).