Upper Rod

Removal





1. Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2. If equipped with ABS, disconnect wheel speed sensor harness clamp (1) from left upper rod (2).





3. Remove upper rod (1).

Installation
1. Install upper rod to chassis frame and axle housing. Nuts should not be tightened.

NOTE: Use new front and rear bolts ((1), (5)).

2. See figure for distinction of installing direction of left side upper rod for vehicle equipped with ABS.





3. Connect wheel speed sensor harness clamp to upper rod (if equipped with ABS).





4. Lower hoist and with vehicle in no loaded condition, tighten front bolt and rear nuts of upper rod to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Upper rod bolt and nut (a): 100 Nm (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 ft. lbs.)