Special Tools

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle using KM-507-C .



4. Remove the front, trailing and rear parallel link. Refer to Lateral Link Replacement and Trailing Arm Replacement.
5. Remove the hub. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement.
6. Remove the strut bolt-to-knuckle.
7. Remove the rear knuckle.

1. Install the hub into the rear knuckle. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Backing Plate Replacement.
2. Install the front and rear parallel link. Refer to Lateral Link Replacement and Trailing Arm Replacement.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the upper arm nut-to-rear knuckle and tighten to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).