Lower Arm
Lower ArmRemoval
CAUTION: Nuts and bolts must be tightened with the weight of the vehicle on the suspension.
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.
2. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire.
3. Release the brake caliper.
^ Remove and discard the 2 bolts.
^ Tie the brake caliper aside.
4. Remove the rear brake disc.
^ Remove the 2 clips.
5. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
^ Remove and discard the nut.
6. Release the rear shock absorber from the lower suspension arm.
^ Remove the bolt.
7. Remove the suspension height sensor.
^ Release the height sensor link.
^ Release and disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove the 2 bolts.
8. Release the lower suspension arm from the hub assembly.
^ Remove the bolt and discard the nut.
^ Position a transmission jack to support the hub assembly.
9. Remove the lower arm.
^ Remove the 2 bolts and discard the nuts.
Installation
1. Install the rear suspension arm.
^ Tighten the nuts and bolts to 97 Nm (72 lb.ft).
2. Attach the hub assembly to the lower arm.
^ Tighten the nut and bolt to 150 Nm (110 lb.ft).
3. Install the shock absorber.
^ Tighten the bolt to 133 Nm (98 lb.ft).
4. NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Install the stabilizer bar link.
^ Tighten the nuts to 48 Nm (35 lb.ft).
5. Install the height sensor.
^ Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
^ Secure the height sensor link.
^ Connect and secure the electrical connector.
6. Install the brake disc.
^ Secure the clips.
7. Install the brake caliper.
^ Tighten the bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb.ft).
8. Install the wheel and tire.
9. Carry out the final suspension tightening with the vehicle on its wheels.