Upper

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.)
2. Remove drive shaft.
3. Remove shock absorber.
4. Remove upper suspension arm.
a. Remove the nut.





b. Using Special Service Tool (SST) 09628-62011 or equivalent, disconnect the upper suspension arm the axle carrier.

NOTICE:
- Be careful not to damage the dust cover.
- Support the axle carrier.





c. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts, washers and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.)

HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. After installation, check ABS speed signal and rear wheel alignment.