Suspension Arm

SUSPENSION ARM


Removal and Installation


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

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





- Check ball joint. Replace suspension arm assembly if any of the following exists:
- Ball stud is worn.
- Joint is hard to swing.
- Play in axial direction is excessive.






INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten the nuts and bolts to specification. Rear Suspension .
- Perform final tightening of 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. Rear Suspension Assembly .