Radius Arm: Service and Repair

RADIUS ROD
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to REAR DISC BRAKE.

NOTE: Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

3. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of radius rod with power tool.
4. Remove rear lower link and coil spring. Refer to REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING.
5. Remove fixing bolt in lower side of shock absorber with power tool.
6. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of front lower link with power tool.
7. 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
^ Refer to Components for each tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.

^ Perform final tightening of rear suspension member and axle installation position (rubber bushing) under unladen condition with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Inspection.