Upper Arm

Upper Arm

Special Service Tools





Removal

1. WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

^ Remove the LH rear wheel and tire.

3. CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

NOTE: Some fluid spillage is inevitable during this operation.

NOTE: Note the fitted position.

Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.

^ Using the special tool, press and hold the brake pedal.
^ Remove and discard the two sealing washers.





4. Release the rear wheel speed sensor lead.





5. Remove the LH upper arm.

^ LH rear: Remove the upper arm 2 nuts and bolts.
^ Remove and discard the nut.





Installation

1. CAUTION: The final tightening of the upper arm must be carried out with the vehicle on it's wheels.

Install the upper arm.

^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to 97 Nm (72 lb.ft).
^ Tighten the nut to 90 Nm (66 lb.ft).

2. NOTE: Align to the position noted on removal.

Connect the brake hose to the brake caliper.

^ Install 2 new sealing washers.
^ Tighten the union to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).

3. Install the rear wheel speed sensor lead.
4. Install the wheel and tire.
5. Bleed the brake system.