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REAR UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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  Caution

  • Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

2. Install in the reverse order of removal.

3. Inspect the rear wheel alignment.

(See REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1 | ABS wheel-speed sensor
2 | Parking brake cable
3 | Bolt (rear shock absorber lower side) (See Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note.)
4 | Bolt (trailing link front side)
5 | Bolt (rear upper arm) (See Bolt (Rear Upper Arm) Removal Note.)
6 | Rear upper arm
7 | Rear upper arm bushing (See Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note.) (See Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation Note.)

## Bolt (Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side) Removal Note

1. Support the trailing link with a jack.

## Bolt (Rear Upper Arm) Removal Note

1. Loosen the bolts on the inner and outer side of the lateral link.

## Rear Upper Arm Bushing Removal Note

1. Press the upper arm bushing out using the SSTs.

## Rear Upper Arm Bushing Installation Note

1. Mark the new bushing as shown in the figure.

2. Press the bushing in to the marking using the SSTs.

3. Verify that clearance distance A-B is 14.0 mm-16.0 mm {0.56 in-0.62 in}.