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Lower Arm A Removal & Installation

Lower Arm A Removal/Installation
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
2. Remove the rear wheel.
3. Remove lower arm A mounting bolt (C).





4. Remove lower arm A mounting nut (D).

NOTE: During installation, install the new mounting nut.

5. Remove lower arm A from the vehicle.
6. Install lower arm A in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
^ First install all the components and lightly tighten the bolts and nuts, then raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle's weight before fully tightening to the specified torque values.
^ Tighten all mounting hardware to the specified torque values.
^ Before installing the wheel, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc/drum and the inside of the wheel.
^ Check the rear wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary.