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 PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH

    A000TLQ

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

  5. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  6. DISCONNECT REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. DISCONNECT TOE CONTROL LINK SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. 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 (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      A000VEWE04
      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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    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 claw are parallel.

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

    4. A000ZNL

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

  9. 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 (0.0394 in.) between the arm and spacers.

      A000Y9SE05
      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 less than 1 mm (0.0394 in.).

    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 claw are parallel.

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

    4. A000WJN

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