Lower

Rear Upper Suspension Arm Components:

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove brake caliper, as follows:
a. Remove the two bolts and brake caliper from the axle hub.
Torque: 104 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. Disconnect center exhaust pipe with tailpipe removal.

REMOVAL NOTE: Support the exhaust pipe securely.

4. Remove strut rod. Remove the two bolts, nuts, washer and strut rod from the rear axle carrier.
Torque: 184 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION NOTE: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.

5. Disconnect parking brake cable. Remove the bolt and parking brake cable clamp.
Torque: 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove No. 1 lower suspension arm, as follows:
a. Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 Nm (43 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 10 Disconnecting No. 1 Lower Control Arm From Axle Carrier:

b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628 - 10011 or equivalent, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust boot.





c. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
d. Remove the nut, washer, No. 2 adjusting cam and plate.
Torque: 184 Nm (134 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION NOTE: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.

e. Remove the lower suspension arm.
7. Remove No. 2 lower suspension arm, as follows:
a. Remove the nut, washer and bolt, disconnect the shock absorber.
Torque: 137 Nm (101 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION NOTE: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.

b. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the No. 2 lower suspension arm.
Torque: 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.).
c. Remove the nut.
Torque: 150 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).





d. Using SST 09610 - 20012 or equivalent, disconnect the No. 2 lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.





e. Place matchmarks on the adjusting cam and body.
f. Remove nut, washer, No. 2 adjusting cam, plate and No. 2 lower suspension arm.
Torque: 184 Nm (136 ft. lbs.).

INSTALLATION NOTE: After stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.

BALL JOINT INSPECTION
1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition, as follows:





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing the nut.





b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn each 2 - 4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Turning torque:
No. 1 lower suspension arm: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).
No. 2 lower suspension arm: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: After installation, check the rear wheel alignment.