REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedures listed below are for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE STABILIZER CONTROL VALVE PROTECTOR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A0158P4

      Detach the clamp, and disconnect the connector from the protector.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and protector.

  2. OPEN STABILIZER CONTROL WITH ACCUMULATOR HOUSING SHUTTER VALVE (w/ KDSS)


    1. Using a 5 mm hexagon socket wrench, loosen the lower and upper chamber shutter valves of the stabilizer control with accumulator housing 2.0 to 3.5 turns.

      A015939E01

      Note


      • When loosening a shutter valve, make sure that the end protrudes 2 to 3.5 mm (0.0787 to 0.137 in.) from the surface of the block, and do not turn the shutter valve any further.

      • Do not remove the shutter valves.

  3. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Active Height Control)

  5. REMOVE REAR HEIGHT CONTROL SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A01597K

      Disconnect the connector and 2 clamps.

    2. A015BE7

      Remove the 2 bolts, nut and sensor.

  6. DISCONNECT SPEED SENSOR WIRE HARNESS


    1. A015E50

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the speed sensor wire harness from the upper control arm.

  7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER CONTROL TUBE INSULATOR (w/ KDSS)


    1. A015BH1

      Remove the 2 bolts and rear stabilizer control tube insulator.

  8. REMOVE UPPER ARM BUSH HEAT INSULATOR (w/o KDSS)


    1. A0155KM

      Remove the bolt and upper arm bush heat insulator.

  9. SUPPORT REAR AXLE HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. A015BB6

      Support the rear axle housing with a jack using a wooden block to avoid damage.

  10. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Active Height Control)


    1. A0155J4

      Remove the 2 nuts, 2 washers, 2 bolts and upper control arm.

  11. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH (w/o Active Height Control)


    1. A015CMJ

      Remove the 2 nuts, 2 washers, 2 bolts and upper control arm.