REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  2. REMOVE REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  3. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)

    Click here

  4. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A004ZK1E02
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      *1 Wooden Block
      *2 Jack

      Use a jack and wooden block to keep the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly level.

      CAUTION:

      Do not jack up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly too high as the vehicle may fall.

      Note


      • When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly.

      • Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

    2. A004ZNJE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      B001KHV Bolt (A)
      B001NB3 Bolt (B)

      Remove the bolt (B), nut and No. 2 flexible hose bracket, and then separate the rear upper control arm assembly from the rear axle assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

    3. Remove the bolt (A), nut and rear upper control arm assembly from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

      Note

      Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.