Upper

Removal
1. Raise vehicle on a hoist and place a jackstand under rear suspension arm and bushing to support it at normal position when at curb height.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Remove brake hose and bracket.
4. Remove and discard upper ball joint nut. Separate upper ball joint from rear wheel spindle.
5. Remove upper rear suspension arm-to-body nuts and bolts. Remove upper rear suspension arm and bushing.

Installation
1. Position upper rear suspension arm and bushing in vehicle.
2. Install upper rear suspension arm-to-body nuts and bolts. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Install upper ball joint into rear suspension arm and bushing. Install new upper ball joint nut. Tighten nut to 68 - 92 Nm (50 - 67 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten upper rear suspension arm-to-body bolts to 98 - 132 Nm (73 - 97 ft. lbs.).





5. Install rear brake hose and bracket to body. Tighten to 12 - 15 Nm (106 - 132 inch lbs).
6. Install wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts to 114 - 142 Nm (85 - 104 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove jackstand and lower vehicle.
8. Check rear wheel alignment.