Lower
REMOVAL1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 Nm (1,050 kgf-cm, 76 ft. lbs.)
2. REMOVE BRAKE CALIPER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and brake caliper from the axle hub.
Torque: 104 Nm (1,065 kgf-cm, 77 ft. lbs.)
b. Support the brake caliper securely.
3. DISCONNECT CENTER EXHAUST PIPE WITH TAIL PIPE
Torque: 43 Nm (440 kgf-cm, 32 ft. lbs.)
HINT: Support the exhaust pipe securely.
4. REMOVE STRUT ROD. Remove the 2 bolts, nuts, washer and strut rod from the rear axle carrier.
Torque: 184 Nm (1,880 kgf-cm, 136 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the bolts.
5. DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE CABLE. Remove the bolt and parking brake cable clamp.
Torque: 19 Nm (190 kgf-cm, 14 ft. lbs.)
6. REMOVE NO.1 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the nut.
Torque: 59 Nm (600 kgf-cm, 43 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 10 Disconnecting No. 1 Lower Control Arm From Axle Carrier:
b. Using SST, disconnect the lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.
SST 09628-10011
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 (1,880 kgf-cm, 134 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
e. Remove the lower suspension arm.
7. REMOVE NO.2 LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Remove the nut, washer and bolt, disconnect the shock absorber.
Torque: 137 Nm (1,400 kgf-cm, 101 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, 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 (750 kgf-cm, 54 ft. lbs.)
c. Remove the nut.
Torque: 150 Nm (1,525 kgf-cm, 110 ft. lbs.)
d. Using SST, disconnect the No.2 lower suspension arm from the axle carrier.
SST 09610-20012
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 (1,880 kgf-cm, 136 ft. lbs.)
HINT: At the time of installation, after stabilizing the suspension, torque the nuts.
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
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 and No.2 lower suspension arm 1.0-3.4 Nm (10-35 kgf-cm, 9-30 inch lbs.)
REPLACEMENT
1. REPLACE BUSHING
Using SST, replace the strut rod bushing.
SST 09710-30021 (09710-03111, 09710-03121)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT