Radius Arm: Service and Repair

RADIUS ROD

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Set jack under rear lower link.
3. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod.
4. Remove fixing bolt in rear suspension member side of radius rod with power tool, then remove radius rod from vehicle.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
^ Check radius rod and bushing for any deformation, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION
^ Tighten in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

^ Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment.
^ After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor.