Rear Lower Arm

Removal

1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire from rear hub.

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

3. Remove the lower arm bolt (A) from the rear axle assembly (B), while supporting with a jack as shown below.




4. Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.




5. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).

Installation

1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (B) to the cross member (C) with a specified torque.

Tightening torque :
110 - 120N,m (11 - 12kgf.m, 79.5 - 86.8lb-ft)





2. Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.
3. Install the lower arm bolt (A) from the rear axle assembly (B) with a specified torque, while supporting with a jack as shown below.

Tightening torque :
140 - 160N,m (14 - 16kgf.m, 101.2 - 115.7lb-ft)





4. Install the wheel and the tire to the rear hub.

Tightening torque :
90 - 110N,m (9 - 11kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.5lb-ft)


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