Upper Arm

Replacement

Special Tools Required
Ball joint remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00200

1. Remove the cotter pin from the upper ball joint castle nut, and remove the nut.





2. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove the upper ball joint from the knuckle using the special tool.





4. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (A).
5. Remove the wheel sensor mounting bolt (B).





6. Remove the upper arm bolt (A). Remove the upper arm (B) from the vehicle.
7. Install the upper arm in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Be careful not to damage the ball joint boot when connecting the upper arm to the knuckle.
- Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
- Tighten the castle nut to the lower torque specifications, then tighten it only far enough to align the slot with the hole in the stud. Do not align the castle nut by loosening it.
- Use a new cotter pin in the castle nut.
- Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces on the brake disc and the inside of the wheel.
- Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.