Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Special Tools

J 45059 Angle Meter

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) and relocate to the side.
4. Remove the rear muffler from the hangers and lower the muffler to gain access to the upper control arm nut and bolt. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) ().





Note: Note the that the head of the bolt is facing the front of the vehicle and must be install in the same position.

5. Remove the upper control arm assembly nut and bolt from the rear support.




6. Remove the upper control arm nut and bolt from the knuckle.
7. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle through the wheelhouse opening.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper control arm in the support.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the upper control arm nut and bolt. Tighten the upper control arm to support assembly nut to 60 Nm (44 lb ft).




3. Install the upper control arm nut and bolt in the knuckle. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut to 110 Nm (81 lb ft). Using the J 45059 , rotate an additional 70 degrees.




4. Reposition the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) on the upper control arm.
5. Install the rear muffler. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) (Service and Repair)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) ().
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle.