Upper Arm

Upper Arm

COMPONENTS:

INSPECTION
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the upper arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the ball joint for rotating torque.
A. If there is a crack in the dust cover, replace it and add grease.
B. Move the stabilizer link ball joint stud several times in a circular motion.
C. Mount the self-locking nut on the ball joint, and then measure the ball joint rotating torque.
Standard value: 0.5 - 1.5 Nm (5 - 15 kgf�cm, 0.36 - 1.09 lb-ft)





D. If the rotating torque exceeds the upper limit of standard value, replace the upper arm assembly.
E. Even if the rotating toque is below the lower limit of the standard value, the ball joint may be reused unless it has drag and excessive play.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the two upper arm mounting bolts (A) to the body.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 55 - 65 (5.5 - 6.5, 39.8 - 47.0)





2. Install the front strut assembly.
3. Install the upper arm ball joint self-locking nut (A) and the snap pin (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 35 - 45 (3.5 - 4.5, 25.3 - 32.5)





4. Install the wheel and the tire (A) to the front hub (B).
Tightening torque Nm (kgf�m, lb-ft): 90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)





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

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).





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

3. Remove the upper arm ball joint self-locking nut (A) and the snap pin (B).





4. Using the special tools (09568-4A000), disconnect the upper arm ball joint (B) from the knuckle (A).





5. Remove the front strut assembly.
6. Remove the two upper arm mounting bolts (A) from the body.