Rear Upper Arm Removal and Installation

Rear Upper Arm Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Vehicle Lift

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Rear Wheel





1. Remove the rear wheel.

3. Rear Knuckle - Jack Up





1. Position a floor jack at the connecting point of the trailing arm (A) and the knuckle (B).

2. Raise the floor jack until the suspension begins to compress.

4. Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Disconnection





1. Remove the flange bolt (A).

2. Disconnect the upper arm (B) from the knuckle (C).

5. Rear Upper Arm





1. Remove the upper arm (A).

Installation

1. Rear Upper Arm





1. Install the upper arm (A).

2. Rear Upper Arm Knuckle Side - Reconnection





1. Connect the upper arm (A) to the knuckle (B).

2. Loosely install the new flange bolt (C).

3. Rear Suspension All Mounting - Tighten Under Vehicle's Weight

1. Raise the rear suspension with a floor jack to load the vehicle weight.

2. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque.

4. Rear Wheel





1. Install the rear wheel.

NOTE: Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc or the brake drum and the inside of the wheel.

5. Pre-Alignment Checks

For proper inspection and adjustment of the wheel alignment, do these checks:

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Make sure the suspension is not modified.

3. Make sure the fuel tank is full, and that the spare tire, the jack, and the tools are in place on the vehicle.

4. Check the tire size and tire pressure according to tire information.

6. Camber - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Check the camber angle.















* If the measurement is within specification, measure the toe-in.
* If the measurement for the front camber is not within the specification, go to front camber adjustment.
* If the measurement for the rear camber is not within the specification, check for bent or damaged suspension components.

7. Rear Toe - Inspection

Use commercially available computerized four wheel alignment equipment to measure wheel alignment (caster, camber, toe, and turning angle). Follow the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

1. Release the parking brake to avoid an incorrect measurement.

2. Check the toe.

Rear toe-in: 2+2-1mm (0.08+0.08-0.04in)
* If adjustment is required, go to the rear toe adjustment.
* If no adjustment is required, go to front toe inspection.