REAR UPPER 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 CONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A01H0LT

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

  2. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H0TO

      Temporarily install the control arm with the bolt, nut and washer to the suspension member.

    2. A01GWO6

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

      Tech Tips

      Push the axle carrier downward.

  3. TIGHTEN REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H0TO

      Tighten the nut on the control arm.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GWO6

      Tighten the nut on the control arm.

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

  4. TEMPORARILY INSTALL REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H0V9

      Temporarily install the control arm with the bolt, nut and washer to the suspension member.

    2. A01GWKQ

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

      Tech Tips

      Push the axle carrier downward.

  5. TIGHTEN REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H0V9

      Tighten the nut on the rear control arm.

      Torque:
      225 N*m  { 2294 kgf*cm, 166 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GWKQ

      Tighten the nut on the rear control arm.

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

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

    A01GZN7E02

    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.

    2. A01GX4B

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

  7. CONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01H1J2

      Connect the control link with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  8. CONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GYJL

      Connect the suspension arm with a new nut to the axle carrier.

      Torque:
      118 N*m  { 1203 kgf*cm, 87 ft.*lbf }

  9. INSTALL REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GY2Z

      Connect the rear disc brake caliper assembly LH with new 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      86 N*m  { 877 kgf*cm, 63 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Do not twist the flexible hose.

      • Make sure the screw parts are free from foreign matter and are not damaged.

      • Be careful not to overtighten the bolts, as the rear axle carrier is made of aluminum.

  10. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

    A01GYYO

    1. Install the rear tires.

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

    2. Lower the vehicle and start the engine. Then fill the pneumatic cylinder assembly with rear shock absorber with air.

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

    4. Remove the rear tires.

    5. Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the suspension so that the rear drive shaft assembly is placed in a horizontal position.

  11. TIGHTEN REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01GZN7E02

      Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      150 N*m  { 1530 kgf*cm, 111 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01GX4B

      Tighten the nut.

      Torque:
      225 N*m  { 2294 kgf*cm, 166 ft.*lbf }

  12. TIGHTEN PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Connect the nut on the axle carrier.

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

  13. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

    A01GZFR

    1. Install the stabilizer link with the nut and bolt.

      Torque:
      89 N*m  { 908 kgf*cm, 69 ft.*lbf }
    2. A01H0EB

      Install the stabilizer link with the nut.

      Torque:
      26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

  14. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  15. CHECK SUSPENSION CONTROL SYSTEM


    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. ADJUST HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY


    1. Adjust the headlight Click here.

  18. ADJUST OBJECT RECOGNITION CAMERA


    1. Adjust the object recognition camera Click here.