REAR UPPER ARM INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000X7O

      Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the nut and washer.

    2. B000UU8

      Temporarily tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with a new nut.

  2. CONNECT REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000XB4C03
      *a Attachment
      *b Engine Lifter
      B000WCG Attachment placement location

      Support the rear suspension member sub-assembly with an engine lifter using 4 attachments or equivalent tools as shown in the illustration.

      CAUTION:


      • The rear suspension member sub-assembly is a very heavy component. Make sure that it is supported securely.

      • If the rear suspension member sub-assembly is not securely supported, it may drop, resulting in serious injury.

      B000WQP

      Note

      Use attachments to keep the rear suspension member sub-assembly level.

    2. Raise the rear suspension member sub-assembly until there is no clearance between the rear suspension member sub-assembly and vehicle body.

      Note

      When raising the rear suspension member sub-assembly, be careful not to damage the vehicle body or other components installed to the vehicle.

    3. Install the rear lower suspension member stopper LH, rear lower suspension member stopper RH, 2 rear lower suspension member stoppers and rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 8 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      19 N*m  { 194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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  4. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH

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  5. INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING RH

    Tech Tips

    Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

  6. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000YV2

      Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH with the nut and washer.

    2. B000WOB

      Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with a new nut.

  7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Install the rear wheel.

    2. Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.

    3. Remove the rear wheel.

    4. B000TW3

      Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the rear suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH becomes level.

  8. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000ULYC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      129 N*m  { 1315 kgf*cm, 95 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

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      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.748 in.)): 93.8 N*m (956 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf)

    2. B000UU8

      Fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 1416 in.*lbf }

  9. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000Z0KC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the bolt.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      204 N*m  { 2080 kgf*cm, 150 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149.75 mm (5.896 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 600 mm (23.622 in.)): 163.3 N*m (1665 kgf*cm, 120 ft.*lbf)

    2. B000WEMC01
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      Specified tightening torque
      160 N*m  { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.

        Click here

      • When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 600 mm (23.622 in.)): 128 N*m (1305 kgf*cm, 94 ft.*lbf)

  10. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  12. ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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  13. ADJUST REAR TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY OPTICAL AXIS

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  14. PERFORM DYNAMIC REAR STEERING SYSTEM CALIBRATION (w/ Dynamic Rear Steering)

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