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 LH (for LH Side)

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  4. REMOVE REAR FLOOR SIDE MEMBER COVER RH (for RH Side)

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  5. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY


    1. A00Y72JC04
      *a Wooden Block
      *b Jack

      Using a jack and wooden block, 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. A00Y8GLC04
      *1 No. 2 Flexible Hose Bracket
      A00Y51D Bolt (A)
      A00YA05 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

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.

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

      Note

      Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Loosen the bolt with the nut secured.