Upper

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear wheel.
Torque: 103 Nm (76 ft. lbs.).
2. Remove rear drive shaft.
3. Remove rear brake caliper.
a. Remove the two bolts and brake caliper from the rear axle hub.
Torque: 104 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
4. Remove Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) wire harness clamp. Remove the ABS wire harness clamp.
5. Disconnect center exhaust pipe with tailpipe.

HINT: Support the exhaust pipe securely.

6. Remove upper suspension arm.
a. Remove the nut.
Torque: 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).





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

NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the dust cover.

c. Remove the two bolts, nuts, washers and upper suspension arm.
Torque: 164 Nm (121 ft. lbs.).

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

INSPECTION
1. Inspect ball joint for rotation condition.





a. As shown, flip the ball joint stud back and forth five 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: 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (9 - 30 inch lbs.).

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