Rear Suspension

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
[[A]] CONTROL LINK/LOWER ARM REMOVAL





After making a mating mark on the toe-in or camber adjusting bolt, remove the control link or lower arm.

[[B]] UPPER ARM REMOVAL





After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the upper arm and the trailing arm.

[[C]] LOWER ARM AND TRAILING ARM DISCONNECTION
After supporting the lower arm with a jack, separate the lower arm and the trailing arm.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
]]A[[ STABILIZER LINK CONNECTION





Tighten the self-locking nut so that the amount of protrusion of the end of the stabilizer link bolt is at the standard value.
Standard value (A): 6 - 8 mm (0.24 - 0.31 inch)

]]B[[ UPPER ARM INSTALLATION





Install the upper arm so that its hole faces inside of the vehicle.

INSPECTION
^ Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
^ Check the control link, upper arm or lower arm for bend or breakage.
^ Check all bolts for condition and straightness.





LOWER ARM BUSHING REPLACEMENT








CAUTION: Because the outside of both edges of the bushing are different, be careful not to mistake the direction when driving out and press-fitting.

Use the special tools to drive out and press fit the lower arm bushing.