Suspension: Service and Repair

REAR ASSIST ARM

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.
2. Remove the split pin and the castle nut (A) and then disconnect the rear assist arm with the carrier assembly.
3. Remove the rear assist arm from the cross member by loosening the cam bolt (B) and nut.





INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the rear assist arm for deformation.
3. Check the ball joint for damage.
4. Check for the all bolts and nut.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect the rear assist arm with the cross member and then tighten the cam bolt (B) and nut.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 140 - 160 (14.0 - 16.0, 101 - 116)
2. Connect the rear assist arm with the carrier assembly and then install the castle nut (A) and the split pin.





3. Install the rear wheel & tire.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 90 - 110 (9.0 - 11.0, 65 - 80)