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Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement

Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement



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Preliminary Procedures

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

3. Support the rear lower control arm, if needed.


1 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Nut
2 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Adjuster Cam
3 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Adjuster Bolt Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten

70 Nm (52 lb ft) plus an additional 60 degrees
4 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Bolt

Tighten

150 Nm (111 lb ft) plus an additional 90 degrees
5 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm Nut
6 Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm

Procedure

Check and adjust the rear camber. Refer to Rear camber adjustment .