Rear Suspension Upper Arm Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00201 or 07MAC-SL00200 Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the rear wheel. Place a jack under the lower arm B to support the suspension. |

Remove the brake hose bracket (A). |

Remove the lock pin (A) from the upper arm ball joint, and loosen the castle nut (B). NOTE: During installation, install the new lock pin as shown after tightening the nut. Disconnect the upper arm ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool. |

Remove the upper arm mounting bolt (A), then remove the upper arm (B). Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items: Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the knuckle. Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values. Before connecting the ball joint, degrease the threaded section and tapered portion of the ball joint pin, the knuckle connecting hole, and the threaded section and mating surface of the castle nut. 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. Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque specification, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the ball joint pin hole. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it. 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. |