Upper Link

Upper Link

REMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the rear wheels.





2. Using a transmission jack, support the rear arm horizontally.





3. Remove the bolt which secures the upper link to sub frame.





4. Remove the bolts which secure the upper link to rear arm, and then remove the upper link.

INSTALLATION
1. Using a transmission jack, support the rear arm horizontally.





2. Using new self-locking nuts, install the upper link.

NOTE: Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary.

Tightening torque:
Upper link to Sub frame 120 Nm (12.2 kgf-cm, 89 ft. lbs.)
Upper link to Rear arm 120 Nm (12.2 kgf-cm, 89 ft. lbs.)

DISASSEMBLY





Using the ST, press the bushing out of place.
ST 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER

ASSEMBLY





Using the ST, press-fit the bushing into place.
ST 20099AE010 INSTALLER & REMOVER





CAUTION: Outer side bushing has an orientation. Assemble it with the longer protrusion faced to the rear side of vehicle.

INSPECTION
1. Visually check the upper link for damage and deformation.
2. Visually check the bushing for crack, damage and fatigue.