Upper Arm, Lower Arm and Assist Link

UPPER ARM, LOWER ARM AND ASSIST LINK





COMPONENTS

REAR UPPER ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the rear upper arm assembly.





2. Using the special tools (09432-22000, 09545-21100), remove the pillow ball bush assembly.





3. Set the pillow ball bush assembly so that its identification color is shown outside the upper arm.
4. Press-fit the pillow ball bush assembly in the upper arm.





5. Install the upper arm assembly.

REAR ASSIST ARM REPLACEMENT





1. Remove the assist arm assembly.





2. Using the special tool (09552-38000), replace the bushing.





3. When press-fitting, apply soap solution to the bushing and inside the assist arm.
4. Install the assist arm assembly.

INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the center arm for bending or breakage.





3. Check the stabilizer link ball joint rotating torque.
1 If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
2 Shake the ball joint stud several times.
3 Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value 1.0 - 2.5 Nm (10 - 25 kg-cm, 8.68 - 21.7 inch lbs.)
4 If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the ball joint assembly.
5 Even if the rotating torque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.