Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting Caution in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the subframe. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Remove the upper control arm pivot bushing. Refer to
Control Arm Bushing Replacement.
Important: Mark the location of the bolt and nut relative
to the Y-Link for correct re-assembly.
Important: Prevailing torque nuts must be replaced after
removal.
- Remove the upper control arm ball joint bushing to subframe retaining bolt (1)
and nut (5).
Discard the nut.
- Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (3) and nut (2).
Discard the nut.
- Remove the upper control arm (4).
- Inspect all parts for wear and damage.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper control arm (4) into the subframe.
- Install the upper control arm ball joint bushing to subframe retaining
bolt (1) and NEW nut (5).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut a first pass to 80 N·m
(59 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass 120 Degrees.
- Install the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (3) and NEW nut
(2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut a first pass to 60 N·m
(44 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt and nut a final pass 90Degrees.
- Install the upper control arm pivot bushing. Refer
Control Arm Bushing Replacement.
- Install the subframe. Refer to
Rear Frame Replacement.
- Remove the safety stands.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
- Check the vehicle rear wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer
to
Wheel Alignment Specifications.