Rear Suspension Lower Arm A Replacement

1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

1. Remove the rear wheel.

1. For with HID lamp model, disconnect the headlight adjuster leveling sensor and the lower arm A.

1. Place a jack under the lower arm B to support the suspension.

1. Remove the lower arm B mounting bolt (A).

1. Remove the trailing arm bracket mounting bolts (A), and lower the trailing arm (B).

1. Remove the lower arm A mounting nut (B) and washer (C).

1. Remove the lower arm A mounting bolt (D), and remove the lower arm A.

1. Install the lower arm A in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Use a new mounting nut on reassembly.
   - Before install the trailing arm bracket, make sure the position of trailing arm.
   - Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
   - First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values.
   - Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
   - Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.