Rear Suspension Knuckle Upper Bushing Replacement

Rear Suspension Knuckle Upper Bushing Replacement

Tools Required

KM-619 Bushing Remover/Installer.


Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Warning) .
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution (Service Precautions) .
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair) .





Important: Mark the location of the bolt and nut relative to the upper control arm for correct re-assembly.



Important: Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be replaced after removal.


3. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
Discard the nut.
4. Disconnect the upper control arm (4) from the knuckle (3).





Important: It is recommended to observe the orientation and depth of the knuckle to upper control arm bushing (2) with reference to the original position. Adhering to this recommendation will minimize the potential of incorrect knuckle to upper control arm bushing (2) installation.


5. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle bushing (2) using the KM-619 (1, 3).
6. Inspect all parts for wear and damage.



Installation Procedure






Important: Before installing, the upper control arm to knuckle bushing (2) must be correctly aligned and orientated.


1. Install the upper control arm to knuckle bushing (2) to the knuckle (3) using the KM-619 (1, 4).




2. Connect the upper control arm (4) to the knuckle (3).

Important: The upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt and nut must not to be fully tightened at this stage.


3. Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).
Do not fully tighten at this stage.
4. Remove the safety stands.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground.
6. Bounce the vehicle several times to settle the suspension.





Important: Align the mark from bolt to upper control arm made prior to removal.



Important: The weight of the vehicle must be on a level surface and on all four wheels before fully tightening the nuts and bolts.



Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

7. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (2) and NEW nut (1).

Tighten the bolt and nut to 60 N.m(44 lb ft).
Tighten the bolt and nut to 90 Degrees.
8. Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications (Specifications) .