Rear Assist Arm

REAR ASSIST ARM

COMPONENT LOCATION

Component Location:

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear wheel & tire.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel & tire.

2. Remove the split pin and castle nut (A) from the rear assist arm.
3. Disconnect the rear stabilizer link with the trailing arm by loosening the nut (B).





4. Disconnect the ball joint of the rear assist arm (A) with the carrier assembly with the SST (09568-34000).
5. Loosen the nut and then remove the cam bolt (B) rear assist arm (A) from the cross member.





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, nuts, and washer.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear assist arm (A) and the cam bolt (B) to cross member and then tighten the nut.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 100-120 (10.0-12.0, 72-87)

2. Connect the ball joint of the rear assist arm (A) with the carrier assembly.
3. Install the castle nut (C) and split pin to the ball joint of the rear assist arm.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 45-55 (4.5-5.5, 33-40)

4. Connect the rear stabilizer link with the trailing arm and then tighten the nut (D).





5. Install the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft): 90-110 (9.0-11.0, 65-80)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when installing the rear wheel & tire.