REAR UPPER ARM INSTALLATION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
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Use the same procedure for the RH and LH side.
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The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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Bolt 
Nut Insert the bolt from the front of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the nut and washer.
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Temporarily tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with a new nut.
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INSTALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH (w/o Air Suspension)
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INSTALL REAR PNEUMATIC CYLINDER WITH SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY LH (w/ Air Suspension)
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TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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Bolt Nut Insert the bolt from the back of the vehicle. Then temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH with the nut and washer.
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Temporarily tighten the rear No. 1 suspension arm assembly LH to the rear axle carrier sub-assembly LH with a new nut.
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STABILIZE SUSPENSION
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Install the rear wheel.
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Lower the vehicle and bounce it up and down several times to stabilize the rear suspension.
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Remove the rear wheel.
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Jack up the axle carrier with a wooden block between the jack and axle carrier. Apply a load to the rear suspension so that the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH becomes level.
CAUTION:
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Do not raise the jack up too high.
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The vehicle could fall, resulting in a serious accident.
Note
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When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly LH, be sure to jack it up slowly.
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Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the nut.
- Torque:
- Specified tightening torque
- 133 N*m { 1356 kgf*cm, 98 ft.*lbf }
Note
Because the nut has its own stopper, do not turn the nut. Tighten the bolt with the nut secured.
Tech Tips
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Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
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When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.748 in.)): 96.7 N*m (986 kgf*cm, 71 ft.*lbf)
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Fully tighten the nut.
- Torque:
- 160 N*m { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }
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FULLY TIGHTEN REAR NO. 1 SUSPENSION ARM ASSEMBLY LH
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*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the rear upper control arm assembly LH with the nut.
- Torque:
- Specified tightening torque
- 204 N*m { 2080 kgf*cm, 150 ft.*lbf }
Tech Tips
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Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
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When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 149.75 mm (5.896 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 600 mm (23.622 in.)): 163.3 N*m (1665 kgf*cm, 120 ft.*lbf)
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*a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length Using a ball joint lock nut wrench, fully tighten the nut.
- Torque:
- Specified tightening torque
- 160 N*m { 1632 kgf*cm, 118 ft.*lbf }
Tech Tips
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Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
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When using a ball joint lock nut wrench (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.906 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 400 mm (15.748 in.)): 116.4 N*m (1187 kgf*cm, 86 ft.*lbf)
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INSTALL REAR WHEEL
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INSPECT AND ADJUST REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
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INSPECT AND ADJUST VEHICLE HEIGHT (w/ Air Suspension)
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PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Parking support brake system Panoramic view monitor system Parking assist monitor system
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Dynamic rear steering system
w/ Dynamic Rear Steering System:
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Automatic headlight beam level control system
w/o Air Suspension System:
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ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING