Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Suspension Arm Bush, Rear


Suspension Arm Bush, Rear
To remove
1. Raise the car. If a jack is used, safety stands should be placed under the car.
2. Remove the front wheel on the same side as the suspension arm that is to be removed.





3. Unbolt the suspension arm from the subframe at the rear attachment point.
4. Remove the bolt securing the suspension arm at the rear attachment point and swing down the suspension arm.





5. Undo the nut and pull off the bush.

To fit





1. Fit the suspension arm bush. It must be in line with the suspension arm.
Tightening torque: 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).





2. Position the suspension arm against the subframe and insert the bolts in the front and rear attachment points.
3. The bolts securing the suspension arm to the subframe must be tightened when all four wheels of the car are on the floor but, depending on the type of car lift, one of the following methods may be used instead:
^ Position a high-lift jack under the ball joint of the steering swivel member and jack it up until the suspension arm is below the horizontal.
^ Place a stand or the like under the ball joint of the steering swivel member. Lower the car until the suspension arm is below the horizontal.
Tighten the bolts securing the suspension arms to the subframe.
Tightening torque 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).

4. Remove the jack and fit the wheel.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
Lower the car to the floor.
5. Tighten the bolts securing the suspension arms to the subframe if this has not already been done.
Tightening torque 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
6. Check the toe-in and adjust if necessary.