REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE NO. 2 DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT PROTECTOR


    1. A0163AZ

      Remove the 2 nuts and No. 2 differential support protector.

  3. SEPARATE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING


    1. A0163D9E01

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

    2. A0160QE

      Remove the bolt and nut, and separate the rear shock absorber with coil spring from the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly.

  4. SEPARATE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161UD

      Remove the nut and bolt, and separate the rear stabilizer link assembly and the height control sensor link bracket from the rear No. 2 suspension arm.

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A0162S7

      Remove the nut.

    2. A01618RE01

      Install 2 spacers (SST spacer B) as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A
      1 mm (0.0394 in.) or more

      Note

      As SST may be damaged, make sure that the clearance between the arm and spacers is less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    3. Using SST, separate the rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010, 09961-02060, 09961-02060 )
      A015ZA0E01

      CAUTION:

      Apply grease to the threads and end of the SST bolt.

      Note


      • Install SST so that A and B are parallel.

      • Be sure to place a wrench on the part indicated in the illustration.

      • Make sure that SST is securely positioned on the rear axle carrier.

      • Use caution not to damage the rear axle carrier sub-assembly because it is made of aluminum and may be damaged easily.

      • Do not damage the ball joint dust cover.

      • Make sure that the SST string is securely tied to the vehicle.

      If the rear axle carrier spacer has come off, replace the rear axle carrier sub-assembly with a new one.

    4. A0161PB

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 2 upper control arm assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Push the rear axle assembly downward.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A01613FE01

      Remove the bolt, nut, and washer, and separate the rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly from the rear axle carrier.

    2. A016042E01

      Remove the bolt, nut, washer, and rear No. 1 upper control arm assembly.