Rear Lower Arm

REAR LOWER ARM

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL
1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire from rear hub.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire.

3. Remove the lower arm bolt (A) from the rear axle assembly (B), while supporting with a jack as shown below.





4. Remove the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.





5. Remove the lower arm mounting bolts (B) from the cross member (C).

INSPECTION
REAR LOWER ARM
1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.
2. Check the center arm for bending or breakage.
3. Check the bolts for damage.

SPRING
1. Check the spring for distortion, aging or damage.
2. Check the spring upper pad for aging or damage.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the lower arm mounting bolts (B) to the cross member (C) with a specified torque.





2. Install the spring (A), the lower seat, and the upper pad.
3. Install the lower arm bolt (A) from the rear axle assembly (B) with a specified torque, while supporting with a jack as shown below.





4. Install the wheel and the fire to the rear hub.
Tightening torque Nm (kgf-m, lb-ft) 90 - 110 (9 - 11, 65.1 - 79.5)

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when installing the rear wheel and tire.