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Upper Suspension Arm, 4WD

Upper suspension arm, 4WD

To remove
1. Remove Spring, 4WD.
2. Remove the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) from the upper suspension arm.





3. Remove the upper suspension arm mounting (A) from the subframe.





4. Remove the upper suspension arm mounting (A) from the steering swivel member. Remove the ball joint from the steering swivel member using 87 91 287 Puller, 150 mm.





5. Remove the upper suspension arm.

To fit
1. Fit the upper suspension arm into place.
2. Fit the bolts for the upper suspension arm mounting to the subframe.
3. Fit the upper suspension arm mounting (A) to the steering swivel member.

Tightening torque 60 Nm + 60 degrees (44 ft. lbs. + 60 degrees)

4. Raise the steering swivel member to normal position 374 mm (A) between the drive shaft center and the wing edge.





5. Fit the nut (A) of the suspension arm mounting to the subframe.

Tightening torque 75 Nm + 90 degrees (55 ft. lbs. + 90 degrees)





6. Fit the wheel sensor wiring harness (A) to the upper suspension arm.





7. Fit Spring, 4WD.
8. Carry out four wheel checking and alignment, see Four wheel alignment.