Rear Lower Arm

REAR LOWER ARM

COMPONENT:

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly

Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub (B).





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

3. Remove the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Loosen the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm.





4. Remove the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).





5. Remove the lower arm.

CAUTION: If the bush is excessive worn and damaged, replace the lower arm assembly.

INSPECTION

REAR LOWER ARM
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the rear lower arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the bolts for damage.

SPRING
1. Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.
2. Check the spring upper pad and lower pad for aging or damage.

INSTALLATION
1. Pretighten the mounting bolt of the cross member and the rear lower arm.
2. Install the spring (A), the upper pad (B) and the lower pad (C).





3. Install the mounting bolt (B) of the rear lower arm (A) and the rear carrier with a specified torque, while supporting the lower arm (A) with a jack as shown in the illustration. Tighten the mounting bolt (C) of the cross member and the rear lower arm with a specified torque.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft)
Bolt (B) 137.3-156.9 (14-16, 101.3-115.7)
Nut (C) 137.3-156.9 (14-16, 101.3-115.7)





NOTE: After checking the distance(465± 10mm (18.31 ±0.39in)) between the wheel housing garnish (A) and the hub assembly (B) as shown in the illustration, tighten the mounting bolts and nuts of rear chassis part with specified torque.





4. Install the wheel and tire (A) to the rear hub (B)
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) 88.3-107.9 (9-11, 65.1-79.6)





CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when installing the rear wheel and fire (A).