REAR LOWER ARM INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear suspension member with the bolt, nut (D), and washer.

    2. Temporarily install the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with the bolt (A) and nut.

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    3. Temporarily install the stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket to the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly with the bolt and nut (C).

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the nut after stabilizing the suspension.

    4. Temporarily install the rear shock absorber with coil spring with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

  2. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161UFE02

      Support the rear axle assembly with a jack using a wooden block.

    2. Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly with the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

      Note

      Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the bolts after stabilizing the suspension.

  3. STABILIZE SUSPENSION


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      Install the rear wheels.

    2. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

    3. Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the rear suspension.

    4. Remove the rear wheels.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier, with a wooden block placed between the jack and axle carrier, to apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly becomes level.

  4. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt (A).

      Torque:
      161 N*m  { 1642 kgf*cm, 119 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    2. Fully tighten the bolt (B).

      Torque:
      110 N*m  { 1122 kgf*cm, 81 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Turn the bolt while holding the nut.

    3. Fully tighten the nut (C).

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

    4. Fully tighten the nut (D).

      Torque:
      140 N*m  { 1428 kgf*cm, 103 ft.*lbf }

  5. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      Bolt A
      95 N*m  { 969 kgf*cm, 70 ft.*lbf }
      Bolt B
      100 N*m  { 1020 kgf*cm, 74 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Turn the bolts while holding the nuts.

  6. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER BRACE


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      Install the rear suspension member brace with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      48 N*m  { 489 kgf*cm, 35 ft.*lbf }

  7. INSTALL NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A0163AZ

      Install the No. 2 differential support protector with the 2 nuts.

  8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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  10. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

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