Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION ARM

Removal and Installation EESOO1HK

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear suspension member assembly using power tool.

NOTE: It is necessary to remove the rear suspension member to remove the front upper bolt from the suspension arm.





2. Remove the shock absorber upper end bolt.
3. Remove the suspension arm upper nuts and bolts on the suspension member side using power tool.





4. Remove the suspension arm pinch bolt and nut on the knuckle side using power tool.
5. Disconnect the suspension arm from the knuckle using a soft hammer.

CAUTION: Do not damage the ball joint with the soft hammer.

6. Remove the suspension arm.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
^ Check the suspension arm for damage, cracks, deformation and replace if necessary.
^ Check the rubber bushing for damage, cracks and deformation. Replace suspension arm assembly if necessary.
^ Before checking, turn the ball joint at least 10 revolutions so that the ball joint is properly broken in.





^ Check the ball joint. Replace the suspension arm assembly if any of the following conditions exist:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.
Swinging force "A": Refer to "Ball Joint".
Turning force "B": Refer to "Ball Joint".
Vertical end play "C": Refer to "Ball Joint".

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification.
^ Perform the final tightening of the nuts and bolts for the links (rubber bushing) under unladen condition (unladen condition means that the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full specification, and the spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions) with the tires on level ground.
^ Check the wheel alignment.