Suspension System > Rear Suspension System > Rear Lower Arm

Removal

1.	Remove the rear wheel & tire.

2.	Support the lower portion of the rear lower arm the jack.

3.	Temporarily loosen the nut (B) holding the cross member to the rear lower arm.

4.	Remove the bolt and nut (A) holding the rear lower arm to the carrier assembly.

5.	Lower the jack and then remove the coil spring (A) and the spring pad.

6.	Remove the rear lower arm from the cross member by removing the cam bolt completely.

Inspection

1.	Check the bushing for wear and deterioration.

2.	Check the rear lower arm for deformation.

3.	Check the coil spring and spring pad for deterioration and deformation.

4.	Check for all bolts and nut.

Installation

1.	Connect the rear lower arm with the cross member by installing the cam bolt.

2.	Install the coil spring and pad (A) and then support the lower portion of the rear lower arm with a jack.

Connect the rear lower arm with the carrier assembly and then tightening the bolt (A) and nut (B).

Tightening torque :

140 ~ 160N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101 ~ 116lb-ft)

Install the rear wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :

90 ~ 110N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65 ~ 80lb-ft)

5.	Check the alignment. (Refer to 'Tires/Wheels - alingment')