Upper

REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR AXLE HUB WITH UPPER SUSPENSION ARM





2. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
a. Install a bolt and 2 nuts to the axle carrier and secure it in a vise.
b. Loosen the nut to the position. Then tap the nut with a hammer and remove the upper suspension arm.
Torque: 108 Nm (1,100 kgf-cm, 80 ft. lbs.)


INSPECTION
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION





a. Flip the ball joint stud back and 4 - 5 times, before installing the nut.
b. Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn every 2 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.
Torque (turning): 1.0 - 3.4 Nm (10 - 35 kgf-cm, 9 - 30 inch lbs.)


INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK ABS SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL AND REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT