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Rear Upper Arm






REAR SUSPENSION: REAR UPPER ARM: INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

1. INSPECT REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Inspect the ball joint of upper control arm assembly.

(1) Turn the stud back and forth.

Standard:

There is no unusual resistance or play.

(2) If there is any unusual resistance or play, replace the upper control arm assembly LH with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover of upper control arm assembly.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

(2) If the dust cover is fissured or grease is leaked, replace the upper control arm assembly LH with a new one.