Rear Suspension

Upper Arm

REMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.
2. Remove the bolts, and then remove the upper arm.





INSTALLATION

NOTE:
^ Use a new self-locking nut.
^ Always tighten the stabilizer bushing in the state where the vehicle is at curb weight and the wheels are in full contact with the ground.

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.
2. Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.
Tightening torque:
Upper arm to Rear sub frame 150 Nm (15.3 kgf-m, 111 ft. lbs.)
Upper arm to Rear housing 120 Nm (12.2 kgf-m, 89 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION
1. Visually check the upper arm for damage and deformation.
2. Visually check the bushing for crack, damage and fatigue.