REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH

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  3. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

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

    A001ESU

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shock absorber from axle carrier side.

  5. DISCONNECT PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air suspension)

    A001ESU

    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the pneumatic cylinder from axle carrier side.

  6. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  9. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 1 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 1 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      A001A10E03
      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050 )

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear upper No. 1 control arm from the axle carrier.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

    4. A0018Z2

      Remove the nut and washer, bolt and control arm from the rear suspension member.

  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER NO. 2 CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Remove the nut on the rear axle carrier side.

    2. Install 2 spacers (SST spacer A) onto the rear upper No. 2 control arm so that there is a space of approximately 1 mm (0.04 in.) between the arm and spacers.

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      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02050 )

      Note


      • Make sure to install the spacers (SST spacer A) as the axle carrier spacer may shift.

      • As SST may become damaged, make sure the space between the arm and spacers is not 1 mm (0.04 in.) or less.

    3. Using SST, disconnect the rear upper No. 2 control arm from the axle carrier.

      SST
      09960-20010   ( 09961-02010 )

      Note


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

      • Do not damage the dust cover.

      • As the dust cover may be damaged, adjust SST with the center nut so that the body and crow are parallel.

      • Make sure to tie the string of to the vehicle to prevent SST from dropping.

    4. A001F7P

      Remove the nut and washer, bolt and rear control arm from the rear suspension member.