Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) brake wiring harness from the upper control arm.
4. Remove the rear brake hose routing nut and bolt.




5. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.




6. Remove the upper control to support cam nut and bolt.
7. Remove the upper control arm.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the upper control arm to the knuckle.
2. Loosely install the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.




3. Install the upper control to support bolt and cam nut.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Tighten the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.

Tighten the nut and bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

5. Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt.

Tighten the upper control arm to support bolt to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).

6. Install the rear brake hose routing nut and bolt.

Tighten the rear brake hose bolt and nut to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

7. Connect the ABS brake wiring harness to the upper control arm.
8. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Check the rear alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment.