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Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement




Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Support the vehicle at curb height.
3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side (Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side) or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side (Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side).




4. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the frame bracket.




5. Remove the upper control arm retaining nut and bolt from the axle bracket.
6. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper control arm.




2. Install the upper control arm retaining bolt and nut to the axle bracket.




3. Install the upper control arm retaining bolt to the frame bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

Note: Do not tighten the nuts unless the suspension is at the curb height position.

4. Install the upper control arm retaining nut and tighten to 160 Nm(118 lb ft).
5. Connect the ESC sensor, if equipped. Refer to Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side (Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Left Side) or Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side (Electronic Suspension Rear Position Sensor Replacement - Right Side).
6. Lower the vehicle.