Suspension - Rear Upper Control Arm Bolt Service Tip
Group: SUSPENSION SYSTEMNumber: 08-SS-006
Date: JULY, 2008
Model: 2007 AND 2008 ELANTRA
Subject:
SERVICEABILITY TIP - REAR SUSPENSION UPPER CONTROL ARM FLANGE BOLT
DESCRIPTION:
The rear suspension upper control arm flange bolt (outer attaching bolt) is installed at the factory in the direction as shown (the bolt head towards the shock absorber body side).
During service or repair, reinstallation of this bolt in the factory installed direction may be difficult as the bolt head may interfere with the rear shock absorber body.
To improve the ease of installation, the bolt may be inserted from the opposite side as shown.
Torque the bolts as shown.