REAR LOWER ARM INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

  • A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Click here.


  1. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Temporarily install the No. 2 suspension arm with the No. 2 suspension toe adjust plate, rear suspension attachment and nut to the suspension member.

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      Install the stud of the suspension arm, and temporarily install a washer, nut and the bolt to the axle carrier.

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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    1. Temporarily install the No. 1 suspension arm with the bolt and nut to the suspension member.

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      Install the stud of the suspension arm, and temporarily install a new nut to the axle carrier.

  3. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the bolt and nut.

      Torque:
      72 N*m  { 734 kgf*cm, 53 ft.*lbf, for bolt }
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf, for nut }

  4. TEMPORARILY CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)

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    1. Install the rear shock absorber on the vehicle by installing the 3 nuts on the suspension support side.

      Torque:
      64 N*m  { 653 kgf*cm, 47 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the shock absorber, make sure the lower coil spring bottom tip is on the vehicle's front side.

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      Temporarily install the rear shock absorber lower side with a new nut and washer to the axle carrier.

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      Tighten the new lock nut.

      Torque:
      27 N*m  { 275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf }

  5. TEMPORARILY CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)

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    1. Temporarily connect the pneumatic cylinder lower side with a new nut and washer to the axle carrier.

  6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the stabilizer link with the 2 nuts and bolt.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf, for stabilizer bar side }
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf, for No. 2 suspension arm side }

  7. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


    1. Stabilize the suspension (w/o Air Suspension) Click here.

    2. Stabilize the suspension (w/ Air Suspension) Click here.

  8. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Tighten the 2 nuts.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf, for suspension member side }
      225 N*m  { 2294 kgf*cm, 166 ft.*lbf, for axle carrier side }

  9. CONNECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Air Suspension)


    1. Connect the nut on the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  10. CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. Connect the nut on the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      80 N*m  { 816 kgf*cm, 59 ft.*lbf }

  11. INSTALL REAR SPEED SENSOR LH


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      Install the sensor with the bolt.

      Torque:
      8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

      Note


      • The rear speed sensor is easily damaged. When installing the rear speed sensor to the rear axle hub RH, do not use excessive force to rotate and install it.

      • Prevent foreign matter from attaching to the sensor tip.

      • Do not drop the sensor. If the sensor has been dropped, replace the sensor with a new one.

  12. INSTALL LOAD SENSING VALVE SENSOR BRACKET


    1. Install the bracket to the lower arm with the bolt.

  13. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. Install the differential support protector with the 3 nuts.

      Torque:
      5.4 N*m  { 55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf }

  14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 104 ft.*lbf }

  15. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM (for Air suspension)


    1. Check the suspension control system Click here.

  16. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT


    1. Inspect and adjust the rear wheel alignment Click here.

  17. CHECK SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL


    1. Check the speed sensor signal Click here.

  18. REMOVE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  19. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA

    Click here