Rear Upper Arm

REAR UPPER ARM

REMOVAL
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Raise the rear axle housing to facilitate removal of the upper arm.





4. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.





5. Loosen the upper arm bolts and remove the upper arm.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect the upper arm for bends, cracks and/or other damage.
2. Inspect the upper arm bushings for wear and/or deterioration.





3. Replace if damaged, deformed or cracked; replace bushings if worn or deteriorated. Refer to Bushing Replacement in the following procedure.

BUSHING REPLACEMENT
1. Press out the bushing using a standard bearing press.
2. Apply soapy water to the bushing and press into place using a standard bearing press.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper arm and the bolts.
Tightening torque: 122 - 140 Nm (12.2 - 14 kg-m, 88 - 101 ft. lbs.).
2. Install shock absorber lower bolt.
Tightening torque: 122 - 140 Nm (12.2 - 14 kg-m, 88 - 101 ft. lbs.).
3. Lower the rear axle housing.
4. Install the wheels and secure with lug nuts.
Tightening torque: 90 - 120 Nm (9 - 12 kg-m, 65 - 86 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle.