REAR UPPER ARM INSTALLATION

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. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Using a brass bar and a hammer, push out the bushing until it is positioned as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Pushing out the bushing makes it easier to install the rear upper control arm assembly.

    2. 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.

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

      Temporarily tighten the rear upper control arm assembly to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the bolt (A) and nut.

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

    4. Fully tighten the rear upper control arm assembly and No. 2 flexible hose bracket to the rear axle assembly with the bolt (B) and nut.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Insert the bolt with the threaded end facing the rear of the vehicle.

  2. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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  3. FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


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      Fully tighten the bolt.

      Torque:
      90 N*m  { 918 kgf*cm, 66 ft.*lbf }

      Note


      • Since a stopper nut is used, turn the bolt.

      • Make sure that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly remains level when fully tightening the bolt.

  4. INSTALL REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER (w/ Floor Under Cover)

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  5. INSTALL REAR SUSPENSION ARM COVER

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  6. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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

  7. INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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