SA–75

SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION

UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

SA0QU–02

COMPONENTS
SA–76
SUSPENSION AND AXLE – REAR SUSPENSION

UPPER SUSPENSION ARM REMOVAL

SA1TD–01
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
INSTALLATION HINT: After installation, check ABS speed
sensor signal and rear wheel alignment.
(See page BR–57 and SA–9)
1. REAR AXLE CARRIER WITH UPPER SUSPENSION ARM
REMOVAL
(See page SA–44)
2. REMOVE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM FROM AXLE
CARRIER
(a) Install a bolt and 2 nuts to the axle carrier and secure it in a
vise.
(b) Loosen the nut to the position shown in the illustration. Then
tap the nut with a hammer and remove the upper suspension
arm.
Torque: 108 N⋅m (1,100 kgf⋅cm, 80 ft⋅lbf)

UPPER BALL JOINT INSPECTION

SA0QW–03
INSPECT BALL JOINT FOR ROTATION CONDITION
(a) Flip the ball joint stud back and forth 5 times, before installing
the nut.
(b) Using a torque wrench, turn the nut continuously one turn
every 2–4 seconds and take the torque reading on the 5th
turn.
Torque (turning):
1.0 – 3.4 N⋅m (10 – 35 kgf⋅cm, 9 – 30 in.⋅lbf)
If not within specification, replace the upper suspension arm.